The Talaud rail (Gymnocrex talaudensis) is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is endemic to the Talaud Islands of Indonesia. Its natural habitats are rivers and swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss.

The species is monotypic.

It is a large and robust rail, measuring around in length. its head, neck and breast are maroon-chestnut in color, and the upperparts and wings are greenish-olive.

A call of 15 fast and high pitched "“peet-peet-peet” sound is may come from this bird. A deep “ump-ump-ump” call are said by local people also to come from the Talaud rail.

It is a shy and secretive bird, with its diet and foraging behavior unknown.

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• Image at ADW