Bare-eyed Rail vs Auckland Island Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Lewinia muelleri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Auckland Island Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Lewinia muelleri |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 18.8 cm (7.4 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 78.75 g (2.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Vulnerable
Auckland 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.
Auckland Island Rail
Auckland Island Rail (Lewinia muelleri), 17 cm. Small, flightless; brown with barred flanks and a short bill. Endemic to Adams Island, Auckland Islands, New Zealand. Inhabits dense tussock and scrub. Omnivore. Vulnerable; tiny range but predator-free island offers protection.