Reunion Rail vs Bare-eyed Rail

Dryolimnas augusti в сравнении с Gymnocrex plumbeiventris

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Reunion Rail Bare-eyed Rail
Научное название Dryolimnas augusti Gymnocrex plumbeiventris
Отряд Gruiformes Gruiformes
Семейство Rallidae Rallidae
Охранный статус Extinct Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 38,4 cm (15.1 in)
Масса 287,5 g (10.14 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки -- 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Reunion Rail only

Нет

Bare-eyed Rail only

Охранный статус

Extinct

Reunion Rail

Least Concern

Bare-eyed Rail

About These Birds

Reunion Rail

Reunion Rail (Dryolimnas augusti). Extinct. A flightless rail formerly endemic to Réunion Island, Indian Ocean. Known only from sub-fossil bones; estimated around 35 cm. Closely related to the White-throated Rail. Extinct by the 18th century, likely due to introduced rats, pigs and hunting by early settlers.

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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