Bare-eyed Rail vs North Island Takahe
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris comparé à Porphyrio mantelli
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Bare-eyed Rail | North Island Takahe |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Porphyrio mantelli |
| Ordre | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famille | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 38,4 cm (15.1 in) | — |
| Poids | 287,5 g (10.14 oz) | 2487,5 g (87.74 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Bare-eyed Rail only
North Island Takahe only
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Extinct
North Island Takahe
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.
North Island Takahe
North Island Takahe (Porphyrio mantelli) is an extinct giant flightless swamphen formerly inhabiting New Zealand's North Island. Larger than surviving South Island Takahe; deep blue-green plumage, massive red bill. Extirpated by Māori hunting and deforestation before European contact. Known from subfossil bones across the North Island.