Bare-eyed Rail vs Allen's Gallinule
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Porphyrio alleni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Allen's Gallinule |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Porphyrio alleni |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 30.5 cm (12.0 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 141.8 g (5.00 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 3-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Least Concern
Allen's Gallinule
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.
Allen's Gallinule
Allen's Gallinule (Porphyrio alleni) is a small 23–26 cm, colorful gallinule of sub-Saharan Africa. Deep blue-purple plumage with olive-green back, red bill and frontal shield, and red legs. Inhabits dense freshwater marshes, floating vegetation, and papyrus swamps. Partially migratory; disperses widely after rains.