Gough Island Moorhen vs African Swamphen

Gallinula comeri comparado con Porphyrio madagascariensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Gough Island Moorhen African Swamphen
Nombre científico Gallinula comeri Porphyrio madagascariensis
Orden Gruiformes Gruiformes
Familia Rallidae Rallidae
Estado de conservación Vulnerable Not Evaluated
Longitud
Envergadura 28,4 cm (11.2 in)
Peso 517,5 g (18.25 oz) 608,0 g (21.45 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamaño de la puesta 2-5 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Hábitats compartidos

Gough Island Moorhen only

African Swamphen only

Ninguno

Estado de conservación

Vulnerable

Gough Island Moorhen

Not Evaluated

African Swamphen

About These Birds

Gough Island Moorhen

Gough Island Moorhen (Gallinula comeri) is a small 28–30 cm flightless moorhen endemic to Gough Island in the South Atlantic. Dark brown with reduced wings, greenish-yellow frontal shield, and reddish-tipped bill. Inhabits wet heath and tussock grassland.

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.

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