African Swamphen vs Spotted Crake
Porphyrio madagascariensis compared with Porzana porzana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Swamphen | Spotted Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Porphyrio madagascariensis | Porzana porzana |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 22.6 cm (8.9 in) |
| Weight | 608.0 g (21.45 oz) | 97.0 g (3.42 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | 8-12 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
African Swamphen
Least Concern
Spotted Crake
About These Birds
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.
Spotted Crake
Spotted Crake (Porzana porzana) is a 19–23 cm secretive rail of European and Central Asian freshwater marshes. Brown above with white spotting; greenish-yellow bill with red base. Winters in Africa. Detected mainly by its sharp whit call at dusk. Feeds on invertebrates and seeds in dense marsh vegetation. Migratory.