Bare-eyed Rail vs Spotted Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Pardirallus maculatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Spotted Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Pardirallus maculatus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 24.4 cm (9.6 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 170.83333333333334 g (6.03 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Least Concern
Spotted 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.
Spotted Rail
Spotted Rail (Pardirallus maculatus), 28 cm. Boldly spotted white on black-and-brown plumage; red bill base and red eye. Widespread from Mexico through South America to the West Indies; inhabits freshwater marshes and wet grassland. Omnivore. Least Concern.