Masked Finfoot vs African Finfoot
Heliopais personatus compared with Podica senegalensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Masked Finfoot | African Finfoot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heliopais personatus | Podica senegalensis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Heliornithidae | Heliornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 47.9 cm (18.9 in) | 37.2 cm (14.6 in) |
| Weight | 510.0 g (17.99 oz) | 555.0 g (19.58 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 5-8 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Masked Finfoot
Least Concern
African Finfoot
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.
African Finfoot
African Finfoot (Podica senegalensis), 52–63 cm. Long-necked, cryptic waterbird; brown above, white below with orange-red legs and feet. Inhabits shaded forest rivers, streams and lake margins across sub-Saharan Africa. Omnivore: insects, fish, frogs and plant material. Least Concern but secretive and rarely seen.