Madagascar Forest Rail vs Mayr's Forest Rail
Mentocrex kioloides compared with Rallicula mayri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Forest Rail | Mayr's Forest Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mentocrex kioloides | Rallicula mayri |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.4 cm (9.6 in) | 21.9 cm (8.6 in) |
| Weight | 226.0 g (7.97 oz) | 123.5 g (4.36 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Madagascar Forest Rail
Least Concern
Mayr's 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.
Mayr's Forest Rail
Mayr's Forest Rail (Rallicula mayri), 19 cm. Similar to other Rallicula; dark chestnut with faint spotting. Endemic to the central highlands of New Guinea at elevations above 1,800 m. Inhabits dense montane undergrowth. Omnivore. Least Concern; poorly studied.