Speckled Rail vs Bare-eyed Rail
Coturnicops notatus compared with Gymnocrex plumbeiventris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Speckled Rail | Bare-eyed Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coturnicops notatus | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.7 cm (5.8 in) | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) |
| Weight | 27.5 g (0.97 oz) | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Speckled Rail
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
About These Birds
Speckled Rail
Speckled Rail (Coturnicops notatus) is a small 15–17 cm, poorly-known rail of South America. Olive-brown above; white-spotted breast and flanks. Found in Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru. Inhabits wet grasslands, marsh edges, and seasonally flooded savannas. Extremely secretive; known from few specimens.
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.