Striped Crake vs Bare-eyed Rail
Amaurornis marginalis compared with Gymnocrex plumbeiventris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Striped Crake | Bare-eyed Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amaurornis marginalis | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.8 cm (8.2 in) | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) |
| Weight | 51.25 g (1.81 oz) | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Striped Crake
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
About These Birds
Striped Crake
Striped Crake (Amaurornis marginalis) is a small 20–23 cm crake of sub-Saharan Africa. Brown above with white streaks; buff-white below with faint streaking; greenish bill. Inhabits dense freshwater marshes, flooded grassland, and reed beds. Highly secretive and nomadic; detected mainly by call.
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.