Bare-eyed Rail vs King Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Rallus elegans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | King Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Rallus elegans |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 31.7 cm (12.5 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 333.5 g (11.76 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 3-15 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Near Threatened
King 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.
King Rail
King Rail (Rallus elegans), 43 cm. Largest Nearctic rail; brown above with a rufous breast and barred flanks; long orange-red bill. Inhabits freshwater and brackish marshes in eastern North America. Omnivore: crayfish, frogs and insects. Near Threatened; declining with wetland loss.