Tsingy Forest Rail vs Chestnut Forest Rail
Mentocrex beankaensis compared with Rallicula rubra
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Tsingy Forest Rail | Chestnut Forest Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mentocrex beankaensis | Rallicula rubra |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.4 cm (11.2 in) | 18.5 cm (7.3 in) |
| Weight | 246.0 g (8.68 oz) | 76.625 g (2.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Tsingy Forest Rail
Least Concern
Chestnut 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.
Chestnut Forest Rail
Chestnut Forest Rail (Rallicula rubra), 20 cm. Entirely warm chestnut-rufous; short tail and red bill. Endemic to New Guinea (mountains above 1,200 m). Inhabits dense undergrowth of montane forest. Omnivore. Least Concern; common in suitable montane habitat.