Rodrigues Rail vs African Rail
Erythromachus leguati comparé à Rallus caerulescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Rodrigues Rail | African Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Erythromachus leguati | Rallus caerulescens |
| Ordre | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famille | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Statut de conservation | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 23,8 cm (9.4 in) |
| Poids | — | 160,25 g (5.65 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Extinct
Rodrigues Rail
Least Concern
African Rail
About These Birds
Rodrigues Rail
Rodrigues Rail (Erythromachus leguati) is an extinct flightless rail formerly endemic to Rodrigues Island in the Indian Ocean. Known from a 1691 account and subfossil bones; reddish plumage, long legs, reduced wings. Related to Mauritius Red Rail. Extirpated by introduced cats and rats, and direct hunting by settlers, by the early 18th century.
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.