Red-fronted Coot vs Bare-eyed Rail
Fulica rufifrons compared with Gymnocrex plumbeiventris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-fronted Coot | Bare-eyed Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fulica rufifrons | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 33.8 cm (13.3 in) | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) |
| Weight | 675.0 g (23.81 oz) | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-9 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Red-fronted Coot
Bare-eyed Rail
About These Birds
Red-fronted Coot
Red-fronted Coot (Fulica rufifrons) is a 36–42 cm coot of South America's Andean and southern marshes, from Argentina and Chile north to Bolivia. All-black plumage with a conspicuous bright red frontal shield and white bill. Inhabits large open freshwater lakes with reed margins. Feeds on aquatic vegetation by diving and dabbling. Locally common.
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.