Tristan Moorhen vs Bare-eyed Rail
Gallinula nesiotis compared with Gymnocrex plumbeiventris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Tristan Moorhen | Bare-eyed Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gallinula nesiotis | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) |
| Weight | 517.5 g (18.25 oz) | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Tristan Moorhen only
Bare-eyed Rail only
None
Conservation Status
Tristan Moorhen
Bare-eyed Rail
About These Birds
Tristan Moorhen
Tristan Moorhen (Gallinula nesiotis) is an extinct flightless rail formerly endemic to Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic. Dark sooty-brown with reduced wings and stout legs. Related to Common Moorhen but island-adapted. Extirpated by introduced rats and cats by the 19th century. Known from subfossil remains and early expedition accounts.
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.