North Island Takahe vs African Rail
Porphyrio mantelli compared with Rallus caerulescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | North Island Takahe | African Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Porphyrio mantelli | Rallus caerulescens |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 23.8 cm (9.4 in) |
| Weight | 2487.5 g (87.74 oz) | 160.25 g (5.65 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
North Island Takahe only
African Rail only
Conservation Status
Extinct
North Island Takahe
Least Concern
African Rail
About These Birds
North Island Takahe
North Island Takahe (Porphyrio mantelli) is an extinct giant flightless swamphen formerly inhabiting New Zealand's North Island. Larger than surviving South Island Takahe; deep blue-green plumage, massive red bill. Extirpated by Māori hunting and deforestation before European contact. Known from subfossil bones across the North Island.
African Rail
African Rail (Rallus caerulescens), 28 cm. Brown above with dark streaks; blue-grey underparts; barred white flanks; red bill and legs. Found in freshwater reedbeds and swamp margins across sub-Saharan Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern; common in wetland habitat.