Talaud Rail vs Saint Helena Rail
Gymnocrex talaudensis compared with Zapornia astrictocarpus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Talaud Rail | Saint Helena Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex talaudensis | Zapornia astrictocarpus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 30.4 cm (12.0 in) | — |
| Weight | 288.0 g (10.16 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Talaud Rail
Extinct
Saint Helena 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.
Saint Helena Rail
Saint Helena Rail (Zapornia astrictocarpus) is an extinct flightless rail formerly endemic to Saint Helena island. Known only from subfossil bones. Extirpated rapidly after European settlement in 1502 due to introduced predators and habitat loss.