Talaud Rail vs Slaty-legged Crake
Gymnocrex talaudensis compared with Rallina eurizonoides
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Talaud Rail | Slaty-legged Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex talaudensis | Rallina eurizonoides |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 30.4 cm (12.0 in) | 25.2 cm (9.9 in) |
| Weight | 288.0 g (10.16 oz) | 123.66666666666667 g (4.36 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 4-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Talaud Rail
Least Concern
Slaty-legged 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.
Slaty-legged Crake
Slaty-legged Crake (Rallina eurizonoides) is a 22–27 cm crake of South and South-East Asia. Chestnut head and breast; dark brown back; heavily barred black and white underparts; grey legs. Breeds from India east to the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia; partially migratory. Inhabits damp forest floor, forest-edge marshes, and scrub near streams.