Talaud Rail vs Mexican Rail
Gymnocrex talaudensis compared with Rallus tenuirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Talaud Rail | Mexican Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex talaudensis | Rallus tenuirostris |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 30.4 cm (12.0 in) | 30.6 cm (12.0 in) |
| Weight | 288.0 g (10.16 oz) | 273.5 g (9.65 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Talaud Rail
Near Threatened
Mexican 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.
Mexican Rail
Mexican Rail (Rallus tenuirostris), 35 cm. Slender-billed; brown above with a grey head and rufous breast. Inhabits freshwater marshes of the Mexican plateau and adjacent areas. Omnivore. Near Threatened; restricted range in highland Mexico with ongoing wetland drainage.