Bare-eyed Rail vs Slaty-legged Crake
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Rallina eurizonoides
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Slaty-legged Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Rallina eurizonoides |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 25.2 cm (9.9 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 123.66666666666667 g (4.36 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 4-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Bare-eyed Rail only
Slaty-legged Crake only
Conservation Status
Bare-eyed Rail
Slaty-legged 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.
Slaty-legged Crake
Slaty-legged Crake (Rallina eurizonoides) is a 22–27 cm crake of South and South-East Asia. Chestnut head and breast; dark brown back; heavily barred black and white underparts; grey legs. Breeds from India east to the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia; partially migratory. Inhabits damp forest floor, forest-edge marshes, and scrub near streams.