Bare-eyed Rail vs Bar-winged Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Hypotaenidia poeciloptera
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Bar-winged Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Hypotaenidia poeciloptera |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | — |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 509.7 g (17.98 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Extinct
Bar-winged 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.
Bar-winged Rail
Bar-winged Rail (Hypotaenidia poeciloptera), 28 cm. Brown with barred wings and flanks; inhabits grassland and marsh edges of Fiji. Omnivore. Endangered; severely reduced by habitat conversion, feral cats and mongooses; fewer than 1,000 individuals estimated.