Bare-eyed Rail vs Okinawa Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Hypotaenidia okinawae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Okinawa Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Hypotaenidia okinawae |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 28.6 cm (11.3 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 434.0 g (15.31 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Endangered
Okinawa 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.
Okinawa Rail
Okinawa Rail (Hypotaenidia okinawae), 30 cm. Dark brown above; white-barred underparts; red bill and legs. Flightless or near-flightless; endemic to the northern forests of Okinawa, Japan. Omnivore: invertebrates and plant material. Endangered; fewer than 1,500 individuals; threatened by mongoose and traffic.