Red-fronted Coot vs African Swamphen
Fulica rufifrons compared with Porphyrio madagascariensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-fronted Coot | African Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fulica rufifrons | Porphyrio madagascariensis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 33.8 cm (13.3 in) | — |
| Weight | 675.0 g (23.81 oz) | 608.0 g (21.45 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-9 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Red-fronted Coot
Not Evaluated
African Swamphen
About These Birds
Red-fronted Coot
Red-fronted Coot (Fulica rufifrons) is a 36–42 cm coot of South America's Andean and southern marshes, from Argentina and Chile north to Bolivia. All-black plumage with a conspicuous bright red frontal shield and white bill. Inhabits large open freshwater lakes with reed margins. Feeds on aquatic vegetation by diving and dabbling. Locally common.
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.