Mayr's Forest Rail vs Chestnut Forest Rail
Rallicula mayri compared with Rallicula rubra
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Mayr's Forest Rail | Chestnut Forest Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rallicula mayri | Rallicula rubra |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.9 cm (8.6 in) | 18.5 cm (7.3 in) |
| Weight | 123.5 g (4.36 oz) | 76.625 g (2.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Mayr's Forest Rail
Least Concern
Chestnut Forest Rail
About These Birds
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.
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.