Chestnut Rail vs Talaud Rail
Eulabeornis castaneoventris compared with Gymnocrex talaudensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chestnut Rail | Talaud Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eulabeornis castaneoventris | Gymnocrex talaudensis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.0 cm (16.9 in) | 30.4 cm (12.0 in) |
| Weight | 699.0 g (24.66 oz) | 288.0 g (10.16 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Chestnut Rail
Endangered
Talaud 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.
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.