Bare-eyed Rail vs Austral Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Rallus antarcticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Austral Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Rallus antarcticus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 18.3 cm (7.2 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 60.4 g (2.13 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Vulnerable
Austral Rail
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.
Austral Rail
Austral Rail (Rallus antarcticus), 19 cm. Brown with dark streaks above; grey breast and barred flanks. Found in dense reed-marsh of southern Chile and adjacent Argentina south to Tierra del Fuego. Omnivore. Endangered; drainage of southern marshes and livestock impacts.