Bare-eyed Rail vs Spotted Crake
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Porzana porzana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Spotted Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Porzana porzana |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 22.6 cm (8.9 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 97.0 g (3.42 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 8-12 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Least Concern
Spotted 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.
Spotted Crake
Spotted Crake (Porzana porzana) is a 19–23 cm secretive rail of European and Central Asian freshwater marshes. Brown above with white spotting; greenish-yellow bill with red base. Winters in Africa. Detected mainly by its sharp whit call at dusk. Feeds on invertebrates and seeds in dense marsh vegetation. Migratory.