Bare-eyed Rail vs Baillon's Crake
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris compared with Zapornia pusilla
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-eyed Rail | Baillon's Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Zapornia pusilla |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) | 16.9 cm (6.7 in) |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 35.333333333333336 g (1.25 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 4-11 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Least Concern
Baillon's 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.
Baillon's Crake
Baillon's Crake (Zapornia pusilla) is a tiny 16–18 cm crake with a nearly global breeding range across Eurasia and Australasia. Olive-brown above with white streaking; blue-grey breast; barred flanks; short green bill. Inhabits dense freshwater reed beds and sedge marshes. Highly migratory; winters in Africa, South Asia, and Australasia.