Lord Howe Woodhen vs African Rail
Hypotaenidia sylvestris compared with Rallus caerulescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Lord Howe Woodhen | African Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypotaenidia sylvestris | Rallus caerulescens |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.7 cm (10.9 in) | 23.8 cm (9.4 in) |
| Weight | 533.75 g (18.83 oz) | 160.25 g (5.65 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Lord Howe Woodhen
Least Concern
African Rail
About These Birds
Lord Howe Woodhen
Lord Howe Woodhen (Hypotaenidia sylvestris), 38 cm. Brown; flightless; endemic to Lord Howe Island (Australia). Inhabits subtropical rainforest. Omnivore: invertebrates, berries and lizards. Near Threatened; recovered from 20 individuals in 1980 to 200+ through eradication of feral pigs.
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.