Wildlife· Aldabra· Seychelles
Aldabra White-Throated Rail (Picard)
9° 23.3′ S · 46° 12.9′ E
The Aldabra white-throated rail is the last surviving flightless bird of the Indian Ocean. Eighteen rails were reintroduced to Picard in 1999 after feral cats were removed.
Practical
Seen on the guided Picard walks. Keep at least 10 m from seabirds and never chase or bait wildlife. Other endemics include the Aldabra drongo and Aldabra fody. Coordinate is the Picard island position from OpenStreetMap.
Best for
The Indian Ocean's last flightless bird
Nearby
- Aldabra Giant Tortoises (Picard)0.8 NM away
- Aldabra Research Station and Lighthouse0.8 NM away
- Aldabra Visitor Impact Fee (SIF)0.8 NM away
- Aldabra Designated Anchorage (Picard Research Station)1 NM away
- Aldabra Main Channel (Grande Passe) Drift Dive1.9 NM away
- Aldabra Atoll UNESCO World Heritage Site (SIF Permit)8.2 NM away
- Aldabra Lagoon Tour and Grand Poche Frigatebird Colony8.2 NM away
- Assumption Reefs ('The Silent World')26.7 NM away