Bare-eyed Rail vs New Britain Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Hypotaenidia insignis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | New Britain Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Hypotaenidia insignis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 27.6 cm (10.9 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 353.1 g (12.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Near Threatened
New Britain 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.
New Britain Rail
New Britain Rail (Hypotaenidia insignis), 30 cm. Brown with barred underparts; red bill and eye. Endemic to New Britain, Papua New Guinea. Inhabits grassland, savanna and marsh edges. Omnivore. Near Threatened; deforestation and habitat alteration on New Britain.