Bare-eyed Rail vs Virginia Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Rallus limicola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Virginia Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Rallus limicola |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 20.2 cm (8.0 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 83.8 g (2.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 4-13 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Least Concern
Virginia 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.
Virginia Rail
Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola), 24 cm. Small; brown above; rufous breast and barred grey flanks; long curved red-orange bill. Breeds across North America in freshwater marshes; winters south to Central America. Omnivore: invertebrates, seeds, small fish. Least Concern.