African Rail vs Miller's Rail
Rallus caerulescens compared with Zapornia nigra
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Rail | Miller's Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rallus caerulescens | Zapornia nigra |
| 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
Miller's 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.
Miller's Rail
Miller's Rail (Zapornia nigra) is an extinct flightless rail formerly endemic to Tahiti and neighboring Society Islands, French Polynesia. Known only from subfossil bones described in the 20th century. Presumed extirpated following Polynesian arrival around 1,000 years ago.