Bare-eyed Rail vs African Swamphen
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Porphyrio madagascariensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | African Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Porphyrio madagascariensis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | — |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 608.0 g (21.45 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Not Evaluated
African Swamphen
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.
African Swamphen
African Swamphen (Porphyrio madagascariensis) is a 38–50 cm large gallinule of sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. Deep blue-purple with greenish back, massive red bill and frontal shield, and red legs. Inhabits papyrus swamps, lake shores, and dense reed beds. Similar to Purple Swamphen but restricted to Africa.