Talaud Rail vs Inaccessible Island Rail
Gymnocrex talaudensis compared with Laterallus rogersi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Talaud Rail | Inaccessible Island Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex talaudensis | Laterallus rogersi |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 30.4 cm (12.0 in) | 10.8 cm (4.3 in) |
| Weight | 288.0 g (10.16 oz) | 40.0 g (1.41 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Talaud Rail
Vulnerable
Inaccessible Island Rail
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.
Inaccessible Island Rail
Inaccessible Island Rail (Laterallus rogersi) is a tiny 17–19 cm flightless rail, the world's smallest flightless bird, endemic to Inaccessible Island in the Tristan da Cunha archipelago. Dark brown above, chestnut below. Inhabits dense tussock grass and fern-bush.