Corncrake vs African Swamphen
Crex crex compared with Porphyrio madagascariensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Corncrake | African Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex crex | Porphyrio madagascariensis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.4 cm (10.8 in) | — |
| Weight | 158.75 g (5.60 oz) | 608.0 g (21.45 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 8-12 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Corncrake
Not Evaluated
African Swamphen
About These Birds
Corncrake
Corncrake (Crex crex), 28 cm. Streaky buff-brown; distinctive chestnut wings visible in flight; rasping 'crex-crex' call. Breeds in hay meadows across Europe and western Asia; winters in eastern and southern Africa. Omnivore. Near Threatened; intensive agriculture has caused severe decline.
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.