Lewin's Rail vs African Swamphen
Lewinia pectoralis compared with Porphyrio madagascariensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Lewin's Rail | African Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lewinia pectoralis | Porphyrio madagascariensis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.8 cm (7.4 in) | — |
| Weight | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) | 608.0 g (21.45 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-8 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Lewin's Rail
Not Evaluated
African Swamphen
About These Birds
Lewin's Rail
Lewin's Rail (Lewinia pectoralis), 23 cm. Brown above; grey breast; barred white flanks; long red bill. Found in freshwater marshes and wet heathland of Australia, Java and adjacent islands. Omnivore. Least Concern; secretive but moderately common.
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.