Rallidae Collection

South Island Takahe, Porphyrio hochestetteri. Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.2 Plate 33 Date: 1888

Purple Swamphen / Pukeko / Purple Gallinule. Tiritiri Matangi island near Auckland - New Zealand
MAB-491 Purple Swamphen / Pukeko / Purple Gallinule Tiritiri Matangi island near Auckland - New Zealand Porphyrio porphyrio Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Purple swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio), Australia

Gallirallus philippensis, buff-banded rail
Drawing No. 45, watercolour by George Raper (1792) from The Raper Collection

Corncrake -Crex crex-, listenting to a rivals song, Middle Elbe region, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Fulica americana, American coot
Plate 239 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) adult walking on frozen lake at dusk, backlit, Derbyshire, UK, February

Eurasian coot (Fulica atra) males fighting over territory. London, England, UK. December.;

Corncrake (Crex crex) walking at dawn on Machair, North Uist, Scotland, UK, June

Corncrake (Crex Crex) calling, with breath vapor in early morning, Kiskunsagi National Park, Hungary

Purple gallinule (Porphyrula martinica) in mangrove swamp. Everglades National Park, Florida, USA. March

Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) running on a frozen lagoon, Brownsea Island, Dorset, England, UK, December. Did you know? Brownsea Island is known mostly for red squirrels

American Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinica) displaying brightly coloured wings. Everglades National Park, Florida, USA, March

Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) on water in falling snow, near Bourne, Lincolnshire, England, UK. March

Water rail (Rallus aquaticus) wading through water, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK

Water rail (Rallus aquaticus) foraging near edge of stream, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK

American purple gallinule (Porphyrio martinica) holding water lily seed pod in beak while swimming through lily pads. Everglades National Park, Florida, USA

American purple gallinule (Porphyrio martinica) leaping between water lily pads. Everglades National Park, Florida, USA

American Purple gallinule (Porphyrio martinica) balancing on a lily pad, Everglades National Park, Florida, USA

Page 25. The Great Lion Monkey;the Coote, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5669998 Page 25. The Great Lion Monkey; the Coote, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 347. The Corn Crake, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670173 Page 347. The Corn Crake, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Coots (Fulica Atra) fighting in early morning light. Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, The Netherlands, Europe. April

Coots (Fulica Atra) fighting in early morning light. Valkenhorst nature reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. April

F. 33 Rail or wood hen. New Zealand. (Feeds about small brooks), 1772-75 (w / c)
5670803 F.33 Rail or wood hen. New Zealand. (Feeds about small brooks), 1772-75 (w/c) by Smith, Isaac (1753-1831); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: South Sea birds)

Page 16. White Fulica. Now known as a White Gallinule (extinct), c. 1789-90 (w / c)
5669953 Page 16. White Fulica. Now known as a White Gallinule (extinct), c.1789-90 (w/c) by Stone, Sarah (1760-1844); Mitchell Library

Weka Rail (Ocydromus australis), c. 1851-76 (w / c & pencil on paper)
780833 Weka Rail (Ocydromus australis), c.1851-76 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; German, out of copyright

Purple gallinule (Porphyrio martinicus) reaches for Giant bulrush seeds (Schoenoplectis californicus). Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Florida, USA, April

Coot (Fulica atra) two fighting in a territorial dispute during the breeding season on a misty morning. Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands, May

Porzana tabuensis, spotless crake
Ff. 130. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Rallus minutus and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Ridgeways rail (Rallus obsoletus levipes) foraging in wetlands, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, California, USA April

Corncrake (Crex crex) calling at dawn on machair, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June

Takahe (Porphyrio mantelli) eating grass, Tiritiri Mantangi Island Scientific Reserve, New Zealand. Endemic

Purple gallinule (Porphyrio martinicus) reaches for giant bulrush (Schoenoplectis californicus) seeds. Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Florida, USA, April

Corncrake (Crex crex) hidden in meadow, Balranald RSPB Nature Reserve, North Uist, Scotland, June

Male Corncrake (Crex crex) South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June

Purple gallinule (Porphyrio martinicus) moving across waterlily covered surface, Everglades National Park, Florida, USA, March

Dusky Moorhen (Gallinula tenebrosa) juvenile, Queensland, Australia

Buff-banded Rail (Gallirallus philippensis), Victoria, Australia

Common Coots (Fulica atra) walking on ice covered with a layer of snow, Park Ekkerswijer, Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands - Highly Commended in the Nature in Black

Common Coot (Fulica atra) swimming amidst fallen beech leaves, Amsterdamse Bos, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands - Honorable Mention in the Birds category of the Groene Camera 2022 photo

Eurasian coot (Fulica atra) males fighting over territory. London, England, UK. December.;

Corn Crake (Crex crex)

Dusky Moorhen (Gallinula tenebrosa), Victoria, Australia

Corn Crake (Crex crex), Scotland, United Kingdom

Australian Crake (Porzana fluminea) foraging, Victoria, Australia

Common Gallinule (Gallinula galeata), California, USA

Australian Crake (Porzana fluminea), Western Australia, Australia

Baillons Crake (Porzana pusilla pusilla), Paphos, Cyprus

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"Discover the Fascinating World of Rallidae: From South Island Takahe to Purple Swamphens" The diverse family of rallidae, also known as rails or crakes, encompasses a wide array of unique and captivating bird species. Let's embark on a journey through different corners of the world to explore these remarkable creatures. In the lush forests of New Zealand's Tiritiri Matangi island near Auckland, we encounter the elusive South Island Takahe, scientifically known as Porphyrio hochestetteri. With its vibrant blue plumage and stout body, this flightless bird is a true symbol of conservation success. Venturing into Germany's Middle Elbe region in Saxony-Anhalt, we find ourselves amidst an enchanting symphony. The Corncrake (Crex crex) listens attentively to its rival's song before responding with its own melodious call. This secretive bird thrives in wet meadows and grasslands. Traveling further east to the Philippines, we come across Gallirallus philippensis - the buff-banded rail. Its distinct black-and-white striped plumage makes it stand out among its feathered counterparts in Southeast Asia. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies North America where Fulica americana reigns supreme. The American coot gracefully glides through freshwater lakes and marshes with its striking white bill contrasting against jet-black feathers. Heading northward to Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland, UK, we witness nature at its finest as water rails (Rallus aquaticus) elegantly wade through shallow streams or forage near their edges. Their slender bodies navigate effortlessly through waterways while searching for sustenance. Derbyshire unveils another spectacle during dusk when moorhens (Gallinula chloropus) take center stage on frozen lakes. Backlit by fading sunlight, these adult birds create picturesque silhouettes against the icy backdrop.