African Rail vs Saint Helena Rail
Rallus caerulescens compared with Zapornia astrictocarpus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Rail | Saint Helena Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rallus caerulescens | Zapornia astrictocarpus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.8 cm (9.4 in) | — |
| Weight | 160.25 g (5.65 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Rail
Extinct
Saint Helena Rail
About These Birds
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.
Saint Helena Rail
Saint Helena Rail (Zapornia astrictocarpus) is an extinct flightless rail formerly endemic to Saint Helena island. Known only from subfossil bones. Extirpated rapidly after European settlement in 1502 due to introduced predators and habitat loss.