Grey-throated Rail vs Bare-eyed Rail
Canirallus oculeus compared with Gymnocrex plumbeiventris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey-throated Rail | Bare-eyed Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Canirallus oculeus | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 33.4 cm (13.1 in) | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) |
| Weight | 276.0 g (9.74 oz) | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Grey-throated Rail
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
About These Birds
Grey-throated Rail
Grey-throated Rail (Canirallus oculeus), 27 cm. Brown above; grey throat and breast; red eye and bill. Inhabits dense undergrowth of lowland forest in West and Central Africa. Omnivore: insects, snails and plant material. Least Concern; widespread but rarely seen.
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.