Bare-eyed Rail vs Mangrove Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Rallus longirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Mangrove Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Rallus longirostris |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 26.6 cm (10.5 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 288.8333333333333 g (10.19 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 3-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Least Concern
Mangrove 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.
Mangrove Rail
Mangrove Rail (Rallus longirostris), 35 cm. Long curved bill; brown above; rufous-buff breast; barred flanks. Found in mangroves and tidal mudflats from the Caribbean coast south to northeastern Brazil. Omnivore: crabs and mudflat invertebrates. Least Concern.