Bare-eyed Rail vs Australian Crake
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Porzana fluminea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Australian Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Porzana fluminea |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 19.4 cm (7.6 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 62.333333333333336 g (2.20 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 3-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Least Concern
Australian Crake
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.
Australian Crake
Australian Crake (Porzana fluminea) is a small 17–19 cm rail endemic to south-eastern and south-western Australia. Dark olive-brown above with white spots; blue-grey face and underparts; barred flanks. Inhabits freshwater swamps with dense emergent vegetation. Secretive; detected by sharp call notes. Feeds on aquatic invertebrates and seeds.