Hawkins's Rail vs African Rail
Diaphorapteryx hawkinsi comparé à Rallus caerulescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Hawkins's Rail | African Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Diaphorapteryx hawkinsi | Rallus caerulescens |
| Ordre | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famille | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Statut de conservation | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 23,8 cm (9.4 in) |
| Poids | 2000,0 g (70.55 oz) | 160,25 g (5.65 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Extinct
Hawkins's Rail
Least Concern
African Rail
About These Birds
Hawkins's Rail
Hawkins's Rail (Diaphorapteryx hawkinsi). Extinct. Large flightless rail formerly endemic to Chatham Islands, New Zealand; estimated 50 cm. Known from sub-fossil bones. Driven to extinction by Polynesian settlers and introduced rats before European contact, likely by 1400 CE. Omnivore of forest floor.
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.