Bare-eyed Rail vs Red-legged Crake
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Rallina fasciata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Red-legged Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Rallina fasciata |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 24.4 cm (9.6 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 88.4 g (3.12 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Least Concern
Red-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.
Red-legged Crake
Red-legged Crake (Rallina fasciata) is a 22–25 cm crake of South-East Asian lowland forests. Chestnut head; olive-brown back; white-barred underparts; bright red legs. Inhabits dense forest floor near streams, mangroves, and lowland swamp forest from Myanmar and Thailand east to the Philippines and Borneo. Partially migratory.