Bare-eyed Rail vs Philipine Swamphen

Gymnocrex plumbeiventris comparé à Porphyrio pulverulentus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Bare-eyed Rail Philipine Swamphen
Nom scientifique Gymnocrex plumbeiventris Porphyrio pulverulentus
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) 773,9 g (27.30 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Bare-eyed Rail only

Philipine Swamphen only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Bare-eyed Rail

Not Evaluated

Philipine 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.

Philipine Swamphen

Philippine Swamphen (Porphyrio pulverulentus) is a 42–48 cm swamphen endemic to the Philippines. Deep blue-purple plumage with greenish-bronze back; large red bill and frontal shield. Inhabits freshwater marshes, lake margins, and rice paddies across the main Philippine islands. Feeds on aquatic plants, invertebrates, and small vertebrates.

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