Tsingy Forest Rail vs Forbes's Forest Rail
Mentocrex beankaensis compared with Rallicula forbesi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Tsingy Forest Rail | Forbes's Forest Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mentocrex beankaensis | Rallicula forbesi |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.4 cm (11.2 in) | 21.3 cm (8.4 in) |
| Weight | 246.0 g (8.68 oz) | 86.25 g (3.04 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 4-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Tsingy Forest Rail
Least Concern
Forbes's 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.
Forbes's Forest Rail
Forbes's Forest Rail (Rallicula forbesi), 20 cm. Rich chestnut with white-spotted underparts; red bill. Endemic to higher mountains of New Guinea above 1,500 m. Inhabits moss-draped montane forest floor. Omnivore. Least Concern; difficult to observe but widespread.