Zapata Rail vs African Swamphen
Cyanolimnas cerverai compared with Porphyrio madagascariensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Zapata Rail | African Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyanolimnas cerverai | Porphyrio madagascariensis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.5 cm (8.1 in) | — |
| Weight | 175.0 g (6.17 oz) | 608.0 g (21.45 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Zapata Rail
Not Evaluated
African Swamphen
About These Birds
Zapata Rail
Zapata Rail (Cyanolimnas cerverai), 29 cm. Slate-grey with brown upperparts, red bill and pink legs; flightless. Endemic to the Zapata Swamp, Cuba. Inhabits dense sawgrass marsh. Omnivore. Critically Endangered; world's rarest rail, threatened by drainage, burning and predators.
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.