Giant Coot vs Bare-eyed Rail

Fulica gigantea в сравнении с Gymnocrex plumbeiventris

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Giant Coot Bare-eyed Rail
Научное название Fulica gigantea Gymnocrex plumbeiventris
Отряд Gruiformes Gruiformes
Семейство Rallidae Rallidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 53,6 cm (21.1 in) 38,4 cm (15.1 in)
Масса 2324,0 g (81.98 oz) 287,5 g (10.14 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 3-7 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Giant Coot only

Нет

Bare-eyed Rail only

Охранный статус

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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