Bare-eyed Rail vs White-throated Crake
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Laterallus albigularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | White-throated Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Laterallus albigularis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 14.8 cm (5.8 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 47.5 g (1.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Bare-eyed Rail
White-throated Crake
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.
White-throated Crake
White-throated Crake (Laterallus albigularis) is a small 15–16 cm crake of Central America and north-western South America. Chestnut-brown above; white throat contrasts with rufous breast; barred flanks; greenish bill. Inhabits dense wet grasslands, marsh edges, and flooded areas from Honduras to Ecuador. Secretive; walks through dense cover.