Species
A collection of animal species from around the world.
*Sources for information and photos (unless they were taken by me) can be found at the bottom of each species profile.
Okinawa Rail
The Okinawa rail is Japan's only flightless bird — found exclusively on the island of Okinawa. Before nightfall, it uses its powerful clawed feet to climb trees, where it sleeps to avoid nocturnal-hunting pit vipers. In the morning, it drops back down in a graceless fluttering of wings.