Red-gartered Coot vs African Swamphen
Fulica armillata compared with Porphyrio madagascariensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-gartered Coot | African Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fulica armillata | Porphyrio madagascariensis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.5 cm (15.9 in) | — |
| Weight | 1060.0 g (37.39 oz) | 608.0 g (21.45 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-8 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Red-gartered Coot
Not Evaluated
African Swamphen
About These Birds
Red-gartered Coot
Red-gartered Coot (Fulica armillata) is a 43–50 cm coot of southern South America, from southern Brazil to Tierra del Fuego. All-black with white bill and shield bearing a distinctive reddish-orange frontal knob. Inhabits freshwater lakes, reservoirs, and slow rivers. Feeds on aquatic plants and invertebrates by diving. Common in its range.
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.