Bare-eyed Rail vs Red-necked Crake
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Rallina tricolor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Red-necked Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Rallina tricolor |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 26.9 cm (10.6 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 184.66666666666666 g (6.51 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 3-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Bare-eyed Rail
Red-necked 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-necked Crake
Red-necked Crake (Rallina tricolor) is a 27–30 cm crake of lowland New Guinea and north-eastern Australia. Bright rufous-chestnut head and neck; dark olive-brown back; white-barred black lower breast and belly. Inhabits rainforest undergrowth near streams and dense forest wetlands. Summer visitor to Cape York, Australia. Secretive; calls at night.