Brown Wood-rail vs African Swamphen
Aramides wolfi compared with Porphyrio madagascariensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Brown Wood-rail | African Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aramides wolfi | Porphyrio madagascariensis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 33.0 cm (13.0 in) | — |
| Weight | 474.0 g (16.72 oz) | 608.0 g (21.45 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Brown Wood-rail
Not Evaluated
African Swamphen
About These Birds
Brown Wood-rail
Brown Wood-rail (Aramides wolfi), 38 cm. Uniform brown-olive overall with a grey head and red legs. Inhabits wet lowland forest and forest edge near streams in Ecuador and Colombia (Pacific slope). Omnivore. Vulnerable; dependent on intact wet Pacific forest.
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.