Bare-eyed Rail vs Slaty-breasted Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Lewinia striata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Slaty-breasted Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Lewinia striata |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 23.0 cm (9.1 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 121.0 g (4.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 5-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Bare-eyed Rail only
None
Slaty-breasted Rail only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Least Concern
Slaty-breasted 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.
Slaty-breasted Rail
Slaty-breasted Rail (Lewinia striata), 28 cm. Blue-grey breast and head; brown streaked back; barred white flanks; red bill. Found from Bangladesh through Southeast Asia to the Philippines and Indonesia. Inhabits reedbeds and rice paddies. Omnivore. Least Concern.