Madagascar Forest Rail vs White-striped Forest Rail
Mentocrex kioloides compared with Rallicula leucospila
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Forest Rail | White-striped Forest Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mentocrex kioloides | Rallicula leucospila |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.4 cm (9.6 in) | 21.4 cm (8.4 in) |
| Weight | 226.0 g (7.97 oz) | 113.75 g (4.01 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Madagascar Forest Rail
Least Concern
White-striped Forest Rail
About These Birds
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.
White-striped Forest Rail
White-striped Forest Rail (Rallicula leucospila), 20 cm. Dark chestnut with bold white streaks on flanks; red bill. Endemic to New Guinea montane forests above 1,000 m. Inhabits dense undergrowth. Omnivore. Least Concern; widespread in New Guinea mountains.