Rodrigues Rail vs Bare-eyed Rail
Erythromachus leguati verglichen mit Gymnocrex plumbeiventris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Rodrigues Rail | Bare-eyed Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Erythromachus leguati | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris |
| Ordnung | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Familie | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | — | 38,4 cm (15.1 in) |
| Gewicht | — | 287,5 g (10.14 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Rodrigues Rail
Bare-eyed Rail
About These Birds
Rodrigues Rail
Rodrigues Rail (Erythromachus leguati) is an extinct flightless rail formerly endemic to Rodrigues Island in the Indian Ocean. Known from a 1691 account and subfossil bones; reddish plumage, long legs, reduced wings. Related to Mauritius Red Rail. Extirpated by introduced cats and rats, and direct hunting by settlers, by the early 18th century.
Bare-eyed Rail
Bare-eyed Rail (Gymnocrex plumbeiventris) is a 27–31 cm rail of the Moluccas and New Guinea region. Grey below; brown above; distinctive bare red-orange facial skin around eye. Inhabits lowland rainforest, secondary forest, and forest edges near water. Secretive; walks through leaf litter foraging for invertebrates and small vertebrates.