Tsingy Forest Rail vs Madagascar Forest Rail
Mentocrex beankaensis compared with Mentocrex kioloides
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Tsingy Forest Rail | Madagascar Forest Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mentocrex beankaensis | Mentocrex kioloides |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.4 cm (11.2 in) | 24.4 cm (9.6 in) |
| Weight | 246.0 g (8.68 oz) | 226.0 g (7.97 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Tsingy Forest Rail
Least Concern
Madagascar Forest Rail
About These Birds
Tsingy Forest Rail
Tsingy Forest Rail (Mentocrex beankaensis), 21 cm. Similar to Madagascar Forest Rail but adapted to the Tsingy limestone formations in western Madagascar. Cryptic brown plumage; red bill. Omnivore in dense karst forest undergrowth. Vulnerable; restricted to the Beanka forest and adjacent tsingy habitats.
Madagascar Forest Rail
Madagascar Forest Rail (Mentocrex kioloides), 22 cm. Small; chestnut-brown above, grey below with a red bill. Endemic to eastern Madagascar primary rainforest. Omnivore: invertebrates and plant material in dense undergrowth. Least Concern; still relatively common in intact eastern humid forest.