Rufous-necked Wood-rail vs Bare-eyed Rail
Aramides axillaris compared with Gymnocrex plumbeiventris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rufous-necked Wood-rail | Bare-eyed Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aramides axillaris | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 33.2 cm (13.1 in) | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) |
| Weight | 285.6666666666667 g (10.08 oz) | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 5-6 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Rufous-necked Wood-rail only
Bare-eyed Rail only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Rufous-necked Wood-rail
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
About These Birds
Rufous-necked Wood-rail
Rufous-necked Wood-rail (Aramides axillaris), 28 cm. Grey head, rufous neck and breast, olive back, red legs and bill. Found in mangrove and coastal forest from Mexico to Ecuador and Venezuela. Omnivore: crabs, invertebrates and plant material. Least Concern; mangrove specialist.
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.