Bare-eyed Rail vs Guam Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Hypotaenidia owstoni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Guam Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Hypotaenidia owstoni |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 22.4 cm (8.8 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 230.25 g (8.12 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Critically Endangered
Guam 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.
Guam Rail
Guam Rail (Hypotaenidia owstoni), 28 cm. Brown above with barred flanks; blue-grey face; nearly flightless. Extinct in the wild on Guam by 1987 after the introduction of the brown treesnake; reintroduced to Rota Island. Omnivore. Critically Endangered (wild); captive-breeding program ongoing.