Bare-eyed Rail vs Eastern Water Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Rallus indicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Eastern Water Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Rallus indicus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 24.8 cm (9.8 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 133.0 g (4.69 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 5-12 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Least Concern
Eastern 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.
Eastern Water Rail
Eastern Water Rail (Rallus indicus), 28 cm. Very similar to Western Water Rail; brown above, grey-blue below, barred flanks. Breeds in eastern Asia and winters in South and Southeast Asia. Inhabits freshwater reedbeds and swamp margins. Omnivore. Least Concern.