Bare-eyed Rail vs Black Crake
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Zapornia flavirostra
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Black Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Zapornia flavirostra |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 19.8 cm (7.8 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 92.5 g (3.26 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Bare-eyed Rail
Black 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.
Black Crake
Black Crake (Zapornia flavirostra) is a small 19–23 cm, distinctive crake of sub-Saharan Africa. All-black plumage with bright yellow bill and red legs and eye. Inhabits densely vegetated freshwater marshes, lakeshores, and reed beds across Africa south of the Sahara. Active and relatively visible compared with other crakes; often forages in open.