Andean Coot vs Bare-eyed Rail

Fulica ardesiaca verglichen mit Gymnocrex plumbeiventris

Side-by-Side Comparison

Merkmal Andean Coot Bare-eyed Rail
Wissenschaftlicher Name Fulica ardesiaca Gymnocrex plumbeiventris
Ordnung Gruiformes Gruiformes
Familie Rallidae Rallidae
Erhaltungsstatus Least Concern Least Concern
Länge — —
Flügelspannweite 43,6 cm (17.2 in) 38,4 cm (15.1 in)
Gewicht 1000,0 g (35.27 oz) 287,5 g (10.14 oz)
Ernährung -- --
Gelegegröße 4-5 1
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Gemeinsame Lebensräume

Andean Coot only

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Bare-eyed Rail only

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern

Andean Coot

Least Concern

Bare-eyed Rail

About These Birds

Andean Coot

Andean Coot (Fulica ardesiaca) is a 38–43 cm coot of Andean high-altitude wetlands in Peru, Bolivia, and northern Chile, typically above 3,000 m. Dark slaty-grey with white bill and frontal shield, often with yellow-orange shield in breeding season. Inhabits puna lakes and bofedales. Feeds on aquatic plants.

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.

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