Talaud Rail vs Austral Rail
Gymnocrex talaudensis compared with Rallus antarcticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Talaud Rail | Austral Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex talaudensis | Rallus antarcticus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 30.4 cm (12.0 in) | 18.3 cm (7.2 in) |
| Weight | 288.0 g (10.16 oz) | 60.4 g (2.13 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Talaud Rail
Vulnerable
Austral 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.
Austral Rail
Austral Rail (Rallus antarcticus), 19 cm. Brown with dark streaks above; grey breast and barred flanks. Found in dense reed-marsh of southern Chile and adjacent Argentina south to Tierra del Fuego. Omnivore. Endangered; drainage of southern marshes and livestock impacts.