Bare-eyed Rail vs Blackish Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Pardirallus nigricans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Blackish Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Pardirallus nigricans |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 25.8 cm (10.2 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 217.0 g (7.65 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Least Concern
Blackish 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.
Blackish Rail
Blackish Rail (Pardirallus nigricans), 25 cm. Dark grey-black overall with a red bill base; inhabits freshwater marshes and rice paddies of South America east of the Andes. Omnivore: invertebrates and seeds in wet vegetation. Least Concern; common in suitable wetland.