Bare-eyed Rail vs Black-backed Swamphen
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris comparé à Porphyrio indicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Bare-eyed Rail | Black-backed Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Porphyrio indicus |
| Ordre | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famille | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 38,4 cm (15.1 in) | — |
| Poids | 287,5 g (10.14 oz) | 604,45 g (21.32 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Bare-eyed Rail only
Black-backed Swamphen only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Not Evaluated
Black-backed Swamphen
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.
Black-backed Swamphen
Black-backed Swamphen (Porphyrio indicus) is a 42–50 cm large swamphen of the Indonesian archipelago, including Sulawesi, the Moluccas, and New Guinea. Deep purple-blue with conspicuous jet-black back and mantle, distinguishing it from related swamphens. Massive red bill and frontal shield. Inhabits freshwater swamps and rice paddies.