Bare-eyed Rail vs Lewin's Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Lewinia pectoralis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Lewin's Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Lewinia pectoralis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 18.8 cm (7.4 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 3-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Least Concern
Lewin's 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.
Lewin's Rail
Lewin's Rail (Lewinia pectoralis), 23 cm. Brown above; grey breast; barred white flanks; long red bill. Found in freshwater marshes and wet heathland of Australia, Java and adjacent islands. Omnivore. Least Concern; secretive but moderately common.