Bare-eyed Rail vs Buff-banded Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Hypotaenidia philippensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Buff-banded Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Hypotaenidia philippensis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 28.3 cm (11.1 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 186.66666666666666 g (6.58 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Bare-eyed Rail only
None
Buff-banded Rail only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Least Concern
Buff-banded 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.
Buff-banded Rail
Buff-banded Rail (Hypotaenidia philippensis), 31 cm. Strongly barred underparts; rufous breast band; brown streaked back. Widespread coloniser from the Philippines through Australia and across the Pacific. Inhabits marshes, grassland and coastal scrub. Omnivore. Least Concern; highly dispersive.