Bare-eyed Rail vs New Guinea Flightless Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Megacrex inepta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | New Guinea Flightless Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Megacrex inepta |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 34.8 cm (13.7 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 1012.5 g (35.71 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Bare-eyed Rail only
New Guinea Flightless Rail only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Least Concern
New Guinea Flightless 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.
New Guinea Flightless Rail
New Guinea Flightless Rail (Megacrex inepta) is a large 38–45 cm flightless rail endemic to lowland New Guinea. Dark brown; robust legs; greatly reduced wings. Inhabits dense forest floor, often near swampy areas and stream margins in lowland rainforest. Poorly known; rarely observed despite relatively large size.