Red-winged Wood-rail vs African Swamphen
Aramides calopterus compared with Porphyrio madagascariensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-winged Wood-rail | African Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aramides calopterus | Porphyrio madagascariensis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 30.8 cm (12.1 in) | — |
| Weight | 320.5 g (11.31 oz) | 608.0 g (21.45 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Red-winged Wood-rail
Not Evaluated
African Swamphen
About These Birds
Red-winged Wood-rail
Red-winged Wood-rail (Aramides calopterus), 32 cm. Brown with conspicuous rufous-red wings visible in flight; grey head and red legs. Found in wet lowland forest of the Amazon basin (Peru, Ecuador, Colombia). Omnivore. Least Concern; poorly known but range stable.
African Swamphen
African Swamphen (Porphyrio madagascariensis) is a 38–50 cm large gallinule of sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. Deep blue-purple with greenish back, massive red bill and frontal shield, and red legs. Inhabits papyrus swamps, lake shores, and dense reed beds. Similar to Purple Swamphen but restricted to Africa.