African Swamphen vs Chestnut-headed Crake
Porphyrio madagascariensis compared with Rufirallus castaneiceps
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Swamphen | Chestnut-headed Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Porphyrio madagascariensis | Rufirallus castaneiceps |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 22.1 cm (8.7 in) |
| Weight | 608.0 g (21.45 oz) | 126.0 g (4.44 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
African Swamphen
Least Concern
Chestnut-headed 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.
Chestnut-headed Crake
Chestnut-headed Crake (Rufirallus castaneiceps), 19 cm. Chestnut head and breast contrasting with brown back and barred flanks; short tail. Found in lowland forest undergrowth and dense vegetation of South America (Colombia to Bolivia). Omnivore. Least Concern.