Bare-eyed Rail vs New Guinea Flightless Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris verglichen mit Megacrex inepta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Bare-eyed Rail | New Guinea Flightless Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Megacrex inepta |
| Ordnung | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Familie | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 38,4 cm (15.1 in) | 34,8 cm (13.7 in) |
| Gewicht | 287,5 g (10.14 oz) | 1012,5 g (35.71 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Gemeinsame Lebensräume
Bare-eyed Rail only
New Guinea Flightless Rail only
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Least Concern
New Guinea Flightless Rail
About These Birds
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.
New Guinea Flightless Rail
New Guinea Flightless Rail (Megacrex inepta) is a large 38–45 cm flightless rail endemic to lowland New Guinea. Dark brown; robust legs; greatly reduced wings. Inhabits dense forest floor, often near swampy areas and stream margins in lowland rainforest. Poorly known; rarely observed despite relatively large size.