Bare-eyed Rail vs Grey-breasted Crake
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Laterallus exilis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Grey-breasted Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Laterallus exilis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 14.7 cm (5.8 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 33.875 g (1.19 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Bare-eyed Rail
Grey-breasted 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.
Grey-breasted Crake
Grey-breasted Crake (Laterallus exilis) is a small 14–15 cm crake of Central and South America, from Nicaragua to Brazil. Dark brown above; pale grey breast; rufous face; black-and-white barred flanks. Inhabits marshes, wet grassland, and flooded rice fields at low elevations. Secretive; detected by sharp calls. Feeds on invertebrates and seeds.