Red-gartered Coot vs Bare-eyed Rail
Fulica armillata compared with Gymnocrex plumbeiventris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-gartered Coot | Bare-eyed Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fulica armillata | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.5 cm (15.9 in) | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) |
| Weight | 1060.0 g (37.39 oz) | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-8 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Red-gartered Coot only
Bare-eyed Rail only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Red-gartered Coot
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
About These Birds
Red-gartered Coot
Red-gartered Coot (Fulica armillata) is a 43–50 cm coot of southern South America, from southern Brazil to Tierra del Fuego. All-black with white bill and shield bearing a distinctive reddish-orange frontal knob. Inhabits freshwater lakes, reservoirs, and slow rivers. Feeds on aquatic plants and invertebrates by diving. Common in its range.
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.