Talaud Rail vs Colombian Crake
Gymnocrex talaudensis compared with Neocrex colombiana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Talaud Rail | Colombian Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex talaudensis | Neocrex colombiana |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Data Deficient |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 30.4 cm (12.0 in) | 19.4 cm (7.6 in) |
| Weight | 288.0 g (10.16 oz) | 58.3 g (2.06 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Talaud Rail
Data Deficient
Colombian 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.
Colombian Crake
Colombian Crake (Neocrex colombiana), 18 cm. Brown above, grey below with barred flanks; red eye and bill. Found in wet grassland and marshes of Colombia, Ecuador, Panama and northwestern Brazil. Omnivore. Least Concern; poorly known but not uncommon in suitable habitat.