Bare-eyed Rail vs Plain-flanked Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Rallus wetmorei
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Plain-flanked Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Rallus wetmorei |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 217.5 g (7.67 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 4-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Bare-eyed Rail only
Plain-flanked Rail only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Endangered
Plain-flanked 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.
Plain-flanked Rail
Plain-flanked Rail (Rallus wetmorei), 35 cm. Brown with unbarred buff-grey flanks; long curved bill. Restricted to mangroves of the Caribbean coast of Venezuela. Omnivore. Endangered; tiny range with severe mangrove loss due to coastal development.