Bare-eyed Rail vs Western Water Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Rallus aquaticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Western Water Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Rallus aquaticus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 22.8 cm (9.0 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 122.5 g (4.32 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 6-11 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Least Concern
Western Water 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.
Western Water Rail
Western Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus), 28 cm. Brown above with dark streaks; blue-grey underparts; barred flanks; long red bill. Breeds across Europe and western Asia in freshwater reedbeds. Winters in southern Europe and North Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern.