Talaud Bush-hen vs African Rail

Amaurornis magnirostris comparé à Rallus caerulescens

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Talaud Bush-hen African Rail
Nom scientifique Amaurornis magnirostris Rallus caerulescens
Ordre Gruiformes Gruiformes
Famille Rallidae Rallidae
Statut de conservation Vulnerable Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 32,0 cm (12.6 in) 23,8 cm (9.4 in)
Poids 250,0 g (8.82 oz) 160,25 g (5.65 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée -- 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Aucun(e)

Talaud Bush-hen only

African Rail only

Statut de conservation

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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