Bare-eyed Rail vs Purple Gallinule
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Porphyrio martinicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Purple Gallinule |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Porphyrio martinicus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 34.9 cm (13.7 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 239.5666666666667 g (8.45 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 3-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Least Concern
Purple 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.
Purple Gallinule
Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinicus) is a dazzling 26–37 cm rail of the Americas. Brilliant purple-blue plumage with green back, red and yellow bill, blue frontal shield, and yellow legs. Inhabits freshwater marshes with floating vegetation from the southern USA to Argentina. A strong wanderer; recorded across the Atlantic.