Talaud Bush-hen vs African Rail

Amaurornis magnirostris comparado con Rallus caerulescens

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Talaud Bush-hen African Rail
Nombre científico Amaurornis magnirostris Rallus caerulescens
Orden Gruiformes Gruiformes
Familia Rallidae Rallidae
Estado de conservación Vulnerable Least Concern
Longitud
Envergadura 32,0 cm (12.6 in) 23,8 cm (9.4 in)
Peso 250,0 g (8.82 oz) 160,25 g (5.65 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamaño de la puesta -- 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Hábitats compartidos

Ninguno

Talaud Bush-hen only

African Rail only

Estado de conservación

Vulnerable

Talaud Bush-hen

Least Concern

African Rail

About These Birds

Talaud Bush-hen

Talaud Bush-hen (Amaurornis magnirostris) is a poorly-known rail endemic to the Talaud Islands, Indonesia. Similar to related bush-hens; brown above, paler below; characterized by a notably large bill. Inhabits forest-edge wetlands and dense scrub on small islands. Near Threatened due to small range and ongoing deforestation.

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.

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