Weka vs Bare-eyed Rail
Gallirallus australis comparé à Gymnocrex plumbeiventris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Weka | Bare-eyed Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Gallirallus australis | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris |
| Ordre | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famille | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Statut de conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 33,4 cm (13.1 in) | 38,4 cm (15.1 in) |
| Poids | 880,5 g (31.06 oz) | 287,5 g (10.14 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-4 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
Weka
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
About These Birds
Weka
Weka (Gallirallus australis), 53 cm. Large flightless rail; brown with dark streaks; strong bill and legs. Endemic to New Zealand. Inhabits a wide range of habitats including forest, scrub and pasture. Omnivore: invertebrates, lizards, berries and carrion. Near Threatened; locally vulnerable to predators.
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.