Bare-eyed Rail vs Bogota Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Rallus semiplumbeus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Bogota Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Rallus semiplumbeus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 84.1 g (2.97 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Vulnerable
Bogota 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.
Bogota Rail
Bogota Rail (Rallus semiplumbeus), 26 cm. Brown above; grey face and breast; barred flanks; red bill. Endemic to Andean freshwater marshes and bog edges in Colombia above 2,600 m. Omnivore. Endangered; rapid drainage of high-altitude wetlands.