African Swamphen vs Black-tailed Crake
Porphyrio madagascariensis compared with Zapornia bicolor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Swamphen | Black-tailed Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Porphyrio madagascariensis | Zapornia bicolor |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 22.0 cm (8.7 in) |
| Weight | 608.0 g (21.45 oz) | 107.0 g (3.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | 5-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
African Swamphen
Least Concern
Black-tailed 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.
Black-tailed Crake
Black-tailed Crake (Zapornia bicolor) is a small 19–22 cm crake of the eastern Himalayas and South-East Asia hill forests. Dark olive-brown above; chestnut below; greenish bill; red eye and legs. Inhabits wet hill-forest clearings, rice terraces, and mountain marsh edges from Nepal east to southern China and Indochina.