Talaud Rail vs Rufous-sided Crake
Gymnocrex talaudensis compared with Laterallus melanophaius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Talaud Rail | Rufous-sided Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex talaudensis | Laterallus melanophaius |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 30.4 cm (12.0 in) | 16.6 cm (6.5 in) |
| Weight | 288.0 g (10.16 oz) | 54.1 g (1.91 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Talaud Rail
Least Concern
Rufous-sided Crake
About These Birds
Talaud Rail
Talaud Rail (Gymnocrex talaudensis) is a poorly-known rail endemic to the Talaud Islands in the northern Moluccas, Indonesia. Similar to Blue-faced Rail; brown above with some rufous tones; bare facial skin. Inhabits forest and scrub on small islands. Known from very few specimens.
Rufous-sided Crake
Rufous-sided Crake (Laterallus melanophaius) is a small 15–17 cm crake of South American grasslands and marshes, from Colombia south to Argentina. Olive-brown above; grey breast; bold chestnut-rufous flanks. Inhabits wet grasslands, rice paddies, and flooded savannas. Secretive; walks through dense grass. Common across much of its range.