Giant Wood-rail vs Bare-eyed Rail
Aramides ypecaha compared with Gymnocrex plumbeiventris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Giant Wood-rail | Bare-eyed Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aramides ypecaha | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 44.6 cm (17.6 in) | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) |
| Weight | 711.25 g (25.09 oz) | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Giant Wood-rail
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
About These Birds
Giant Wood-rail
Giant Wood-rail (Aramides ypecaha), 46 cm. Largest wood-rail; grey head, rufous breast, olive back and red legs. Found in marshes, wetland edges and wet grassland of southeastern South America (Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil). Omnivore. Least Concern; locally common.
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.