Bare-eyed Rail vs Rufous-sided Crake
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Laterallus melanophaius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Rufous-sided Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Laterallus melanophaius |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 16.6 cm (6.5 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 54.1 g (1.91 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Bare-eyed Rail
Rufous-sided 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.
Rufous-sided Crake
Rufous-sided Crake (Laterallus melanophaius) is a small 15–17 cm crake of South American grasslands and marshes, from Colombia south to Argentina. Olive-brown above; grey breast; bold chestnut-rufous flanks. Inhabits wet grasslands, rice paddies, and flooded savannas. Secretive; walks through dense grass. Common across much of its range.