Editing Calayan rail (section)

== Habitat and conservation status ==
It is found on the [[Primary forest|primary]] and [[secondary forest]] on [[coralline limestone]] areas on Calayan.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Allen|first=Desmond|title=Birds of the Philippines|publisher=Lynx and Birdlife International Fiedlguides|year=2020|location=Barcelona|pages=94–95}}</ref>

IUCN has assessed this bird as [[Vulnerable species|vulnerable]] with an estimated population of just 2,500 to 4,300 mature individuals. It was initially estimated by biologists in 2004 that there were just 200 pairs on the island. It has since been found to be locally common, with an estimated area of occupancy of 36 km<sup>2</sup>. However recent species distribution modelling estimated its area of occupancy at 90.2 km<sup>2</sup> . 

The species' main threat is [[habitat loss]] with the clearance of forest habitats as a result of logging and agricultural conversion within its range. It is also occasionally caught in snares meant for [[red junglefowl]]. It is also threatened by introduced species such as [[Cat|cats]], [[Dog|dogs]] and [[Rat|rats]] which could prey on these birds and their nests. 

The Calayan municipal council has passed Municipal Ordinance No. 84, which prohibits the capture, sale, possession and collection of the species. There are currently many awareness campaigns using this rail as a [[flagship species]]. The municipality of [[Calayan, Cagayan|Calayan]] has passed an ordinance establishing the Calayan Wildlife Sanctuary which covers 29km<sup>2</sup> of the island interior.

Conservation actions proposed include more research is needed to clarify the habitat requirements, range size and population size of the species. Promote the establishment of an [[environmental monitoring]] system. Conduct further community consultations and education campaigns. Set up a volunteer network for conservation activities. Develop capacity of local officials and community leaders in managing the recently established wildlife sanctuary and in enforcing its rules and regulations.<ref>{{Cite web|last=International)|first=BirdLife International (BirdLife|date=2016-10-01|title=IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Gallirallus calayanensis|url=https://www.iucnredlist.org/en|access-date=2021-09-16|website=IUCN Red List of Threatened Species}}</ref>