Bare-eyed Rail vs Little Crake
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Zapornia parva
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Little Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Zapornia parva |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 20.2 cm (8.0 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 50.75 g (1.79 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 7-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Least Concern
Little 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.
Little Crake
Little Crake (Zapornia parva) is a small 17–20 cm crake of Eurasian freshwater marshes. Olive-brown above; male has blue-grey face and breast; short greenish bill. Breeds from Eastern Europe east to Central Asia; winters in Africa and South Asia. Inhabits dense reed beds and sedge marshes. Highly secretive; detected by purring call. Migratory.