Bare-eyed Rail vs Ruddy Crake
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Laterallus ruber
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Ruddy Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Laterallus ruber |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 16.3 cm (6.4 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 45.2 g (1.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Least Concern
Ruddy 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.
Ruddy Crake
Ruddy Crake (Laterallus ruber) is a small 14–16 cm, richly colored crake of Central America. Bright chestnut-rufous body; grey head; greenish bill. Inhabits wet grassy marshes, rice paddies, and flooded fields from Mexico to Costa Rica. Secretive but often calls at dusk; its purring trill is a distinctive wetland sound.