Bare-eyed Rail vs Brown-banded Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Lewinia mirifica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Brown-banded Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Lewinia mirifica |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 19.4 cm (7.6 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 64.0 g (2.26 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Data Deficient
Brown-banded 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.
Brown-banded Rail
Brown-banded Rail (Lewinia mirifica), 23 cm. Brown with dark streaks above; brown breast band and barred flanks. Endemic to Luzon, Philippines. Inhabits freshwater marshes and tall grass in lowland areas. Omnivore. Endangered; restricted range with severe wetland drainage.