Giant Coot vs Bare-eyed Rail

Fulica gigantea مقارنةً بـ Gymnocrex plumbeiventris

Side-by-Side Comparison

السمة Giant Coot Bare-eyed Rail
الاسم العلمي Fulica gigantea Gymnocrex plumbeiventris
الرتبة Gruiformes Gruiformes
الفصيلة Rallidae Rallidae
حالة الحفاظ Least Concern Least Concern
الطول
طول الجناح 53,6 cm (21.1 in) 38,4 cm (15.1 in)
الوزن 2324,0 g (81.98 oz) 287,5 g (10.14 oz)
النظام الغذائي -- --
عدد البيض في الوضع 3-7 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

الموائل المشتركة

Giant Coot only

بلا

Bare-eyed Rail only

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern

Giant Coot

Least Concern

Bare-eyed Rail

About These Birds

Giant Coot

Giant Coot (Fulica gigantea) is a 60–65 cm massive coot of Andean high-altitude lakes in Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. All-black plumage with red and yellow frontal shield. Largely flightless; relies on water for escape. Builds enormous floating nests. Feeds mainly on aquatic vegetation.

Bare-eyed Rail

Bare-eyed Rail (Gymnocrex plumbeiventris) is a 27–31 cm rail of the Moluccas and New Guinea region. Grey below; brown above; distinctive bare red-orange facial skin around eye. Inhabits lowland rainforest, secondary forest, and forest edges near water. Secretive; walks through leaf litter foraging for invertebrates and small vertebrates.

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