Bare-eyed Rail vs Guadalcanal Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Hypotaenidia woodfordi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Guadalcanal Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Hypotaenidia woodfordi |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 33.5 cm (13.2 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 531.3333333333334 g (18.74 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Least Concern
Guadalcanal 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.
Guadalcanal Rail
Guadalcanal Rail (Hypotaenidia woodfordi), 28 cm. Brown with barred underparts; red eye and bill. Endemic to Guadalcanal and Malaita, Solomon Islands. Inhabits grassland, marsh edges and agricultural land. Omnivore. Least Concern; common within its Solomon Islands range.