Bare-eyed Rail vs Yellow-breasted Crake
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Laterallus flaviventer
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Yellow-breasted Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Laterallus flaviventer |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 13.2 cm (5.2 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 24.825 g (0.88 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 3-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Least Concern
Yellow-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.
Yellow-breasted Crake
Yellow-breasted Crake (Laterallus flaviventer) is a small 13–15 cm crake of tropical America, from Mexico to Brazil. Buffy-yellow below with black-and-white barred flanks; dark brown streaked above; yellowish bill. Inhabits floating aquatic vegetation, rice paddies, and grassy marsh edges. Secretive; walks on floating mats.