Talaud Rail vs South Island Takahe
Gymnocrex talaudensis compared with Porphyrio hochstetteri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Talaud Rail | South Island Takahe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex talaudensis | Porphyrio hochstetteri |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 30.4 cm (12.0 in) | 46.5 cm (18.3 in) |
| Weight | 288.0 g (10.16 oz) | 2487.5 g (87.74 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Talaud Rail only
South Island Takahe only
Conservation Status
Endangered
Talaud Rail
Endangered
South Island Takahe
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.
South Island Takahe
South Island Takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri) is a 50–63 cm flightless swamphen endemic to New Zealand's South Island alpine tussock grasslands. Deep blue-green plumage with green-brown back; massive red bill and frontal shield. Rediscovered in Fiordland in 1948 after presumed extinction.