Bare-eyed Rail vs Inaccessible Island Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Laterallus rogersi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Inaccessible Island Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Laterallus rogersi |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 10.8 cm (4.3 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 40.0 g (1.41 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Inaccessible Island Rail only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Vulnerable
Inaccessible Island 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.
Inaccessible Island Rail
Inaccessible Island Rail (Laterallus rogersi) is a tiny 17–19 cm flightless rail, the world's smallest flightless bird, endemic to Inaccessible Island in the Tristan da Cunha archipelago. Dark brown above, chestnut below. Inhabits dense tussock grass and fern-bush.