Masked Finfoot vs Sungrebe
Heliopais personatus compared with Heliornis fulica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Masked Finfoot | Sungrebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heliopais personatus | Heliornis fulica |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Heliornithidae | Heliornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 47.9 cm (18.9 in) | 28.3 cm (11.1 in) |
| Weight | 510.0 g (17.99 oz) | 136.66666666666666 g (4.82 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 5-8 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Masked Finfoot
Least Concern
Sungrebe
About These Birds
Masked Finfoot
Masked Finfoot (Heliopais personatus), 52 cm. Olive-brown with a striking yellow bill, black mask and yellow-green legs. Inhabits lowland forest rivers and swamps of Southeast Asia from Myanmar to Sumatra. Omnivore. Endangered; rapid loss of lowland forest and wetland habitat.
Sungrebe
Sungrebe (Heliornis fulica), 28–31 cm. Small, slender waterbird; brown above with a white-striped black head and orange-yellow feet with lobed toes. Found on shaded forest streams and rivers from Mexico to Argentina. Omnivore. Least Concern; common but secretive along forest waterways.