Red-fronted Coot vs African Rail
Fulica rufifrons compared with Rallus caerulescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-fronted Coot | African Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fulica rufifrons | Rallus caerulescens |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 33.8 cm (13.3 in) | 23.8 cm (9.4 in) |
| Weight | 675.0 g (23.81 oz) | 160.25 g (5.65 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-9 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Red-fronted Coot
Least Concern
African Rail
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 Rail
African Rail (Rallus caerulescens), 28 cm. Brown above with dark streaks; blue-grey underparts; barred white flanks; red bill and legs. Found in freshwater reedbeds and swamp margins across sub-Saharan Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern; common in wetland habitat.