Buff-banded Rail
Gallirallus philippensis

The Buff-banded Rail is often a secretive bird, hiding away in undergrowth, but at the same time, it is not shy when it does emerge. As a member of the rallidae, they are related to coots, moorhens and the like. They are 28-33 cm in length and comparatively brightly coloured for rails, which are often quite camouflaged. They are found in the South-west Pacific and are common in Australia, more so on the eastern coast.
 

1: Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney, NSW, 28/08/2010.
2: Cairns Esplanade, Qld, 13/10/2011.