Giant Coot vs Bare-eyed Rail

Fulica gigantea से तुलना Gymnocrex plumbeiventris

Side-by-Side Comparison

विशेषता Giant Coot Bare-eyed Rail
वैज्ञानिक नाम Fulica gigantea Gymnocrex plumbeiventris
गण Gruiformes Gruiformes
कुल Rallidae Rallidae
संरक्षण स्थिति Least Concern Least Concern
लंबाई
पंखों का फैलाव 53.6 cm (21.1 in) 38.4 cm (15.1 in)
वजन 2324.0 g (81.98 oz) 287.5 g (10.14 oz)
आहार -- --
अंडों की संख्या 3-7 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

साझा आवास

Giant Coot only

कोई नहीं

Bare-eyed Rail only

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern

Giant Coot

Least Concern

Bare-eyed Rail

About These Birds

Giant Coot

Giant Coot (Fulica gigantea) is a 60–65 cm massive coot of Andean high-altitude lakes in Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. All-black plumage with red and yellow frontal shield. Largely flightless; relies on water for escape. Builds enormous floating nests. Feeds mainly on aquatic vegetation.

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.

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