Bare-eyed Rail vs Saint Helena Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Zapornia astrictocarpus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Saint Helena Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Zapornia astrictocarpus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | — |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Bare-eyed Rail only
Saint Helena Rail only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Extinct
Saint Helena 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.
Saint Helena Rail
Saint Helena Rail (Zapornia astrictocarpus) is an extinct flightless rail formerly endemic to Saint Helena island. Known only from subfossil bones. Extirpated rapidly after European settlement in 1502 due to introduced predators and habitat loss.