Bare-eyed Rail vs Ruddy-breasted Crake
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Zapornia fusca
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Ruddy-breasted Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Zapornia fusca |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 18.9 cm (7.4 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 65.89999999999999 g (2.32 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 3-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Bare-eyed Rail only
None
Ruddy-breasted Crake only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Least Concern
Ruddy-breasted 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.
Ruddy-breasted Crake
Ruddy-breasted Crake (Zapornia fusca) is a small 19–23 cm crake of South and East Asia. Rich rufous-chestnut underparts; dark brown upperparts; red bill and legs. Breeds from Pakistan east through China, Japan, and Indonesia; partially migratory. Inhabits dense freshwater marshes, rice paddies, and reed beds.