Bar-winged Rail vs African Swamphen
Hypotaenidia poeciloptera compared with Porphyrio madagascariensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bar-winged Rail | African Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypotaenidia poeciloptera | Porphyrio madagascariensis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | — |
| Weight | 509.7 g (17.98 oz) | 608.0 g (21.45 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-6 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Bar-winged Rail
Not Evaluated
African Swamphen
About These Birds
Bar-winged Rail
Bar-winged Rail (Hypotaenidia poeciloptera), 28 cm. Brown with barred wings and flanks; inhabits grassland and marsh edges of Fiji. Omnivore. Endangered; severely reduced by habitat conversion, feral cats and mongooses; fewer than 1,000 individuals estimated.
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.