Bare-eyed Rail vs Rufous-faced Crake
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Laterallus xenopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Rufous-faced Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Laterallus xenopterus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 13.9 cm (5.5 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 59.75 g (2.11 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Vulnerable
Rufous-faced 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-faced Crake
Rufous-faced Crake (Laterallus xenopterus) is a small 14–16 cm crake of central South America, found in Paraguay, Brazil, and Bolivia. Dark brown above; bright rufous face and breast with white-and-black barred flanks. Inhabits wet grasslands and marshes. Secretive and little-studied; detected primarily by call.