Andean Coot vs Bare-eyed Rail
Fulica ardesiaca compared with Gymnocrex plumbeiventris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andean Coot | Bare-eyed Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fulica ardesiaca | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.6 cm (17.2 in) | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) |
| Weight | 1000.0 g (35.27 oz) | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Andean Coot
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
About These Birds
Andean Coot
Andean Coot (Fulica ardesiaca) is a 38–43 cm coot of Andean high-altitude wetlands in Peru, Bolivia, and northern Chile, typically above 3,000 m. Dark slaty-grey with white bill and frontal shield, often with yellow-orange shield in breeding season. Inhabits puna lakes and bofedales. Feeds on aquatic plants.
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.