Grey-breasted Crake vs African Swamphen
Laterallus exilis compared with Porphyrio madagascariensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey-breasted Crake | African Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Laterallus exilis | Porphyrio madagascariensis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.7 cm (5.8 in) | — |
| Weight | 33.875 g (1.19 oz) | 608.0 g (21.45 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Grey-breasted Crake
Not Evaluated
African Swamphen
About These Birds
Grey-breasted Crake
Grey-breasted Crake (Laterallus exilis) is a small 14–15 cm crake of Central and South America, from Nicaragua to Brazil. Dark brown above; pale grey breast; rufous face; black-and-white barred flanks. Inhabits marshes, wet grassland, and flooded rice fields at low elevations. Secretive; detected by sharp calls. Feeds on invertebrates and seeds.
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.