Tristan Moorhen vs Bare-eyed Rail
Gallinula nesiotis comparé à Gymnocrex plumbeiventris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Tristan Moorhen | Bare-eyed Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Gallinula nesiotis | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris |
| Ordre | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famille | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Statut de conservation | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 38,4 cm (15.1 in) |
| Poids | 517,5 g (18.25 oz) | 287,5 g (10.14 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Tristan Moorhen only
Bare-eyed Rail only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Tristan Moorhen
Bare-eyed Rail
About These Birds
Tristan Moorhen
Tristan Moorhen (Gallinula nesiotis) is an extinct flightless rail formerly endemic to Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic. Dark sooty-brown with reduced wings and stout legs. Related to Common Moorhen but island-adapted. Extirpated by introduced rats and cats by the 19th century. Known from subfossil remains and early expedition accounts.
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.