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for OPUS: Lord Howe Rail with raised wings when attacking a rat
Swissboy

for OPUS: Lord Howe Rail with raised wings when attacking a rat (Gallirallus sylvestris)

This foraging bird repeatedly attacked a dying rat. The attacks were often accompanied by excited wing flashes. The red and dark stripes of the "flight" feathers can be seen here, despite the poor quality screen shot from a video
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Habitat
open woods
Location
Lord Howe Island
Date taken
31 October 2007
Scientific name
Gallirallus sylvestris
Equipment used
Panasonic DMC-FZ8

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Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
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