Horned Coot vs Bare-eyed Rail
Fulica cornuta comparé à Gymnocrex plumbeiventris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Horned Coot | Bare-eyed Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Fulica cornuta | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris |
| Ordre | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famille | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Statut de conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 58,2 cm (22.9 in) | 38,4 cm (15.1 in) |
| Poids | 1863,5 g (65.73 oz) | 287,5 g (10.14 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-5 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Near Threatened
Horned Coot
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
About These Birds
Horned Coot
Horned Coot (Fulica cornuta) is a 58–62 cm large Andean coot of the high-altitude salt lakes of Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina above 4,000 m. All-black with white bill and a distinctive large fleshy horn projecting from the frontal shield. Builds massive stone nest mounds in shallow lakes. Feeds on aquatic algae. Near Threatened.
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.