Talaud Rail vs Black-tailed Native-hen
Gymnocrex talaudensis compared with Tribonyx ventralis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Talaud Rail | Black-tailed Native-hen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex talaudensis | Tribonyx ventralis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 30.4 cm (12.0 in) | 41.1 cm (16.2 in) |
| Weight | 288.0 g (10.16 oz) | 376.75 g (13.29 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 5-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Talaud Rail
Least Concern
Black-tailed Native-hen
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.
Black-tailed Native-hen
Black-tailed Native-hen (Tribonyx ventralis) is a 30–38 cm flightless rail of inland Australia. Olive-brown with white flank spots, red eye, and upright black tail. Nomadic, following rainfall; forms large flocks at temporary wetlands. Grazes on grass and aquatic plants. Occasionally erupts in huge numbers after flooding. Not threatened.