Bare-eyed Rail vs Black-tailed Native-hen
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Tribonyx ventralis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Black-tailed Native-hen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Tribonyx ventralis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 41.1 cm (16.2 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 376.75 g (13.29 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 5-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Bare-eyed Rail only
Black-tailed Native-hen only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Least Concern
Black-tailed Native-hen
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.
Black-tailed Native-hen
Black-tailed Native-hen (Tribonyx ventralis) is a 30–38 cm flightless rail of inland Australia. Olive-brown with white flank spots, red eye, and upright black tail. Nomadic, following rainfall; forms large flocks at temporary wetlands. Grazes on grass and aquatic plants. Occasionally erupts in huge numbers after flooding. Not threatened.