Bare-eyed Rail vs Ridgway's Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Rallus obsoletus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Ridgway's Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Rallus obsoletus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 29.6 cm (11.7 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 295.0 g (10.41 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 4-14 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Near Threatened
Ridgway's 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.
Ridgway's Rail
Ridgway's Rail (Rallus obsoletus), 38 cm. Long-billed; brown above; rufous breast; barred flanks. Found in coastal saltmarshes and freshwater marshes of California and Baja California. Omnivore: crabs, fish, invertebrates. Endangered; severe tidal marsh loss and sea-level rise.