Bare-eyed Rail vs Black Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Laterallus jamaicensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Black Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Laterallus jamaicensis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 32.96666666666667 g (1.16 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 4-13 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Endangered
Black 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.
Black Rail
Black Rail (Laterallus jamaicensis) is a tiny 10–15 cm, secretive rail of North and South America. Very dark charcoal-black with reddish-brown nape and white spotting on back; red eye. Breeds in coastal salt marshes and freshwater marshes; winters further south. Declining sharply due to marsh loss and sea-level rise.