About Rallina eurizonoides (Lafresnaye, 1845)
The slaty-legged crake (Rallina eurizonoides) measures about 25 centimetres in length. Its body is flattened from side to side to make it easier to move through dense undergrowth. This species has long toes and a short tail. Its plumage features a brown back, chestnut coloured head and breast, and distinct bold black-and-white barring on the flanks, belly, and undertail. The throat is white, the bill is yellowish, and the legs are green. Males and females have similar colouring. Juvenile slaty-legged crekes are dark brown on both their upper and lower bodies, though they do have the same belly barring and white throat that adults have. Its breeding habitat consists of swamps and other similar wet areas located in heavily wooded regions. This range spans across south Asia, extending eastwards from India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka all the way to the Philippines and Indonesia. Most slaty-legged crakes remain permanent residents throughout their entire range. However, some northern populations do migrate further south to overwinter.
