Bare-eyed Rail vs Azure Gallinule
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Porphyrio flavirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Azure Gallinule |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Porphyrio flavirostris |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 26.4 cm (10.4 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 92.5 g (3.26 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 4-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Bare-eyed Rail
Azure 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.
Azure Gallinule
Azure Gallinule (Porphyrio flavirostris) is a small 23–27 cm, pale gallinule of South America's Amazonian and Orinoco floodplains. Pale blue-grey plumage with white underparts, yellow-green bill, and pink legs. Inhabits floating grasses and water hyacinth mats in slow rivers and flooded savannas. Secretive; walks on floating vegetation.