White-throated Rail vs Talaud Rail
Dryolimnas cuvieri compared with Gymnocrex talaudensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-throated Rail | Talaud Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dryolimnas cuvieri | Gymnocrex talaudensis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.5 cm (10.8 in) | 30.4 cm (12.0 in) |
| Weight | 199.4 g (7.03 oz) | 288.0 g (10.16 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
White-throated Rail
Endangered
Talaud 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.
Talaud Rail
Talaud Rail (Gymnocrex talaudensis) is a poorly-known rail endemic to the Talaud Islands in the northern Moluccas, Indonesia. Similar to Blue-faced Rail; brown above with some rufous tones; bare facial skin. Inhabits forest and scrub on small islands. Known from very few specimens.