Paint-billed Crake vs African Swamphen
Neocrex erythrops compared with Porphyrio madagascariensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Paint-billed Crake | African Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neocrex erythrops | Porphyrio madagascariensis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.3 cm (7.6 in) | — |
| Weight | 55.833333333333336 g (1.97 oz) | 608.0 g (21.45 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-7 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Paint-billed Crake
Not Evaluated
African Swamphen
About These Birds
Paint-billed Crake
Paint-billed Crake (Neocrex erythrops), 18 cm. Brown above with a diagnostic multi-coloured bill (red base, yellow tip); grey underparts. Found in wet grassland and cultivation from Panama to Argentina. Omnivore. Least Concern; locally common but secretive.
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.