American Coot vs Bare-eyed Rail

Fulica americana comparado com Gymnocrex plumbeiventris

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo American Coot Bare-eyed Rail
Nome científico Fulica americana Gymnocrex plumbeiventris
Ordem Gruiformes Gruiformes
Família Rallidae Rallidae
Estado de conservação Least Concern Least Concern
Comprimento
Envergadura 36,6 cm (14.4 in) 38,4 cm (15.1 in)
Peso 568,1666666666666 g (20.04 oz) 287,5 g (10.14 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamanho da postura 6-15 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

American Coot only

Bare-eyed Rail only

Estado de conservação

Least Concern

American Coot

Least Concern

Bare-eyed Rail

About These Birds

American Coot

American Coot (Fulica americana) is a 34–43 cm abundant North American waterbird. Slate-black with distinctive white frontal shield and bill; reddish knob at top of shield. Inhabits freshwater and brackish marshes, lakes, and ponds from Canada to Panama. Gregarious; forms large winter flocks. Feeds on aquatic vegetation, algae, and invertebrates.

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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