Chestnut Rail vs Bare-eyed Rail
Eulabeornis castaneoventris compared with Gymnocrex plumbeiventris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chestnut Rail | Bare-eyed Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eulabeornis castaneoventris | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.0 cm (16.9 in) | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) |
| Weight | 699.0 g (24.66 oz) | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Chestnut Rail
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
About These Birds
Chestnut Rail
Chestnut Rail (Eulabeornis castaneoventris), 40 cm. Grey head and back; warm chestnut belly; red bill. Inhabits mangrove and tidal forest of northern Australia and southern New Guinea. Omnivore: crabs, fish and invertebrates. Least Concern; mangrove specialist.
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.