African Swamphen vs Red-legged Crake
Porphyrio madagascariensis compared with Rallina fasciata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Swamphen | Red-legged Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Porphyrio madagascariensis | Rallina fasciata |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 24.4 cm (9.6 in) |
| Weight | 608.0 g (21.45 oz) | 88.4 g (3.12 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
African Swamphen
Least Concern
Red-legged 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.
Red-legged Crake
Red-legged Crake (Rallina fasciata) is a 22–25 cm crake of South-East Asian lowland forests. Chestnut head; olive-brown back; white-barred underparts; bright red legs. Inhabits dense forest floor near streams, mangroves, and lowland swamp forest from Myanmar and Thailand east to the Philippines and Borneo. Partially migratory.