Bare-eyed Rail vs Guam Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris comparé à Hypotaenidia owstoni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Bare-eyed Rail | Guam Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Hypotaenidia owstoni |
| Ordre | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famille | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 38,4 cm (15.1 in) | 22,4 cm (8.8 in) |
| Poids | 287,5 g (10.14 oz) | 230,25 g (8.12 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Critically Endangered
Guam Rail
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.
Guam Rail
Guam Rail (Hypotaenidia owstoni), 28 cm. Brown above with barred flanks; blue-grey face; nearly flightless. Extinct in the wild on Guam by 1987 after the introduction of the brown treesnake; reintroduced to Rota Island. Omnivore. Critically Endangered (wild); captive-breeding program ongoing.