Swinhoe's Rail vs Bare-eyed Rail
Coturnicops exquisitus compared with Gymnocrex plumbeiventris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Swinhoe's Rail | Bare-eyed Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coturnicops exquisitus | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.9 cm (5.9 in) | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) |
| Weight | 55.900000000000006 g (1.97 oz) | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-10 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Swinhoe's Rail
Bare-eyed Rail
About These Birds
Swinhoe's Rail
Swinhoe's Rail (Coturnicops exquisitus) is a tiny 13–14 cm rail of East Asia and Siberia. Streaked brown plumage with a buffy face; very small and quail-like. Breeds in Siberia, Manchuria, and Mongolia; winters in south-east China, Korea, and Japan. Inhabits wet grassland, rice paddies, and sedge marshes. Extremely secretive; rarely detected.
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.