Bare-eyed Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="gymnocrex-plumbeiventris"></birdfyi-bird>The Bare-eyed Rail (Gymnocrex plumbeiventris) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 38.4 cm and a weight of 287.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm | 15.1 in |
| Weight | 287.5 g | 10.14 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
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Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Gymnocrex |
| Species | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris |
Distribution
Bare-eyed Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family