Little Wood-rail vs Bare-eyed Rail
Aramides mangle compared with Gymnocrex plumbeiventris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Little Wood-rail | Bare-eyed Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aramides mangle | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.0 cm (12.6 in) | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) |
| Weight | 183.0 g (6.46 oz) | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 5-6 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Little Wood-rail
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
About These Birds
Little Wood-rail
Little Wood-rail (Aramides mangle), 28 cm. Olive-brown above; grey head and breast; rufous flanks. Endemic to mangroves and adjacent coastal scrub of Brazil. Omnivore: crabs, molluscs and invertebrates in tidal mud. Vulnerable; restricted to Brazilian coastal mangroves.
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.