Bare-eyed Rail vs Blue-faced Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Gymnocrex rosenbergii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Blue-faced Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Gymnocrex rosenbergii |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 37.2 cm (14.6 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 294.0 g (10.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Vulnerable
Blue-faced Rail
About These Birds
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.
Blue-faced Rail
Blue-faced Rail (Gymnocrex rosenbergii) is a 28–32 cm rail endemic to Sulawesi and nearby Indonesian islands. Striking bare blue facial skin; dark brown above; chestnut-rufous below. Inhabits lowland and hill forest near streams, marshy forest clearings, and forest interior. Rarely encountered; forages on the forest floor.