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
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.