Bare-eyed Rail vs Samoan Moorhen
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Pareudiastes pacificus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Samoan Moorhen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Pareudiastes pacificus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 24.4 cm (9.6 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 450.0 g (15.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Bare-eyed Rail
Samoan Moorhen
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.
Samoan Moorhen
Samoan Moorhen (Pareudiastes pacificus) is an extinct flightless rail that inhabited Savai'i, Samoa. Known from a single 1873 specimen; dark plumage with reduced wings. Likely extirpated by introduced rats, cats, and habitat loss during the late 19th century. Represents the general vulnerability of island rails to human-introduced threats.