Grey-cowled Wood-rail vs Bare-eyed Rail
Aramides cajaneus compared with Gymnocrex plumbeiventris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey-cowled Wood-rail | Bare-eyed Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aramides cajaneus | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 35.7 cm (14.1 in) | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) |
| Weight | 400.0 g (14.11 oz) | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-7 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Grey-cowled Wood-rail only
Bare-eyed Rail only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Grey-cowled Wood-rail
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
About These Birds
Grey-cowled Wood-rail
Grey-cowled Wood-rail (Aramides cajaneus), 38 cm. Grey head and breast; rufous neck and flanks; olive back; red legs. Widespread from Nicaragua to Argentina and Trinidad. Inhabits forest near water, mangroves and swamp margins. Omnivore. Least Concern; common and adaptable.
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.