Horned Coot vs African Swamphen
Fulica cornuta comparado con Porphyrio madagascariensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Horned Coot | African Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Fulica cornuta | Porphyrio madagascariensis |
| Orden | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Familia | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Estado de conservación | Near Threatened | Not Evaluated |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 58,2 cm (22.9 in) | — |
| Peso | 1863,5 g (65.73 oz) | 608,0 g (21.45 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 3-5 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Near Threatened
Horned Coot
Not Evaluated
African Swamphen
About These Birds
Horned Coot
Horned Coot (Fulica cornuta) is a 58–62 cm large Andean coot of the high-altitude salt lakes of Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina above 4,000 m. All-black with white bill and a distinctive large fleshy horn projecting from the frontal shield. Builds massive stone nest mounds in shallow lakes. Feeds on aquatic algae. Near Threatened.
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.