Bare-eyed Rail vs Talaud Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Gymnocrex talaudensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Talaud Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Gymnocrex talaudensis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 30.4 cm (12.0 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 288.0 g (10.16 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Endangered
Talaud 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.
Talaud Rail
Talaud Rail (Gymnocrex talaudensis) is a poorly-known rail endemic to the Talaud Islands in the northern Moluccas, Indonesia. Similar to Blue-faced Rail; brown above with some rufous tones; bare facial skin. Inhabits forest and scrub on small islands. Known from very few specimens.