Weka vs Bare-eyed Rail

Gallirallus australis в сравнении с Gymnocrex plumbeiventris

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Weka Bare-eyed Rail
Научное название Gallirallus australis Gymnocrex plumbeiventris
Отряд Gruiformes Gruiformes
Семейство Rallidae Rallidae
Охранный статус Vulnerable Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 33,4 cm (13.1 in) 38,4 cm (15.1 in)
Масса 880,5 g (31.06 oz) 287,5 g (10.14 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 2-4 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Weka only

Bare-eyed Rail only

Нет

Охранный статус

Vulnerable

Weka

Least Concern

Bare-eyed Rail

About These Birds

Weka

Weka (Gallirallus australis), 53 cm. Large flightless rail; brown with dark streaks; strong bill and legs. Endemic to New Zealand. Inhabits a wide range of habitats including forest, scrub and pasture. Omnivore: invertebrates, lizards, berries and carrion. Near Threatened; locally vulnerable to predators.

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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