Bare-eyed Rail vs Russet-crowned Crake
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Rufirallus viridis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Russet-crowned Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Rufirallus viridis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 17.6 cm (6.9 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 65.0 g (2.29 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Least Concern
Russet-crowned Crake
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.
Russet-crowned Crake
Russet-crowned Crake (Rufirallus viridis) is a small 16–18 cm crake of Amazonian lowlands. Olive-brown above; rufous-orange crown contrasts with grey face and underparts; barred flanks. Inhabits forest floor near streams and swampy forest in Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, and the Guianas. Terrestrial; walks through leaf litter. Secretive.