Forbes's Forest Rail vs Chestnut Forest Rail
Rallicula forbesi compared with Rallicula rubra
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Forbes's Forest Rail | Chestnut Forest Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rallicula forbesi | Rallicula rubra |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.3 cm (8.4 in) | 18.5 cm (7.3 in) |
| Weight | 86.25 g (3.04 oz) | 76.625 g (2.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Forbes's Forest Rail
Least Concern
Chestnut Forest Rail
About These Birds
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.
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.