Bare-eyed Rail vs Colombian Crake
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Neocrex colombiana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Colombian Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Neocrex colombiana |
| 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) | 58.3 g (2.06 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Data Deficient
Colombian Crake
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.
Colombian Crake
Colombian Crake (Neocrex colombiana), 18 cm. Brown above, grey below with barred flanks; red eye and bill. Found in wet grassland and marshes of Colombia, Ecuador, Panama and northwestern Brazil. Omnivore. Least Concern; poorly known but not uncommon in suitable habitat.