Bare-eyed Rail vs Mexican Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Rallus tenuirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Mexican Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Rallus tenuirostris |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 30.6 cm (12.0 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 273.5 g (9.65 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Near Threatened
Mexican 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.
Mexican Rail
Mexican Rail (Rallus tenuirostris), 35 cm. Slender-billed; brown above with a grey head and rufous breast. Inhabits freshwater marshes of the Mexican plateau and adjacent areas. Omnivore. Near Threatened; restricted range in highland Mexico with ongoing wetland drainage.