Bare-eyed Rail vs Grey-headed Swamphen
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris comparé à Porphyrio poliocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Bare-eyed Rail | Grey-headed Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Porphyrio poliocephalus |
| 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) | 659,5 g (23.26 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 3-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Bare-eyed Rail only
Grey-headed Swamphen only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Not Evaluated
Grey-headed 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.
Grey-headed Swamphen
Grey-headed Swamphen (Porphyrio poliocephalus) is a 38–48 cm swamphen of South and Southeast Asia, from Turkey east to southern China and Sri Lanka. Deep purple-blue with greenish back; distinguished by pale grey head contrasting with body. Large red bill and frontal shield. Inhabits freshwater marshes and reed beds.