White-throated Rail vs Bare-eyed Rail
Dryolimnas cuvieri compared with Gymnocrex plumbeiventris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-throated Rail | Bare-eyed Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dryolimnas cuvieri | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.5 cm (10.8 in) | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) |
| Weight | 199.4 g (7.03 oz) | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
White-throated Rail only
Bare-eyed Rail only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
White-throated Rail
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
About These Birds
White-throated Rail
White-throated Rail (Dryolimnas cuvieri), 28 cm. Brown above; white throat and breast; barred flanks. The nominate race inhabits scrub and wetland of Madagascar and surrounding islands; flightless on Aldabra Atoll. Omnivore. Least Concern for main population; Aldabra population is distinct.
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.