Bare-eyed Rail vs Miller's Rail
Gymnocrex plumbeiventris comparé à Zapornia nigra
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Bare-eyed Rail | Miller's Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris | Zapornia nigra |
| 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) | — |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Bare-eyed Rail
Extinct
Miller's 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.
Miller's Rail
Miller's Rail (Zapornia nigra) is an extinct flightless rail formerly endemic to Tahiti and neighboring Society Islands, French Polynesia. Known only from subfossil bones described in the 20th century. Presumed extirpated following Polynesian arrival around 1,000 years ago.