Horned Coot vs African Rail
Fulica cornuta comparé à Rallus caerulescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Horned Coot | African Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Fulica cornuta | Rallus caerulescens |
| Ordre | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famille | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Statut de conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 58,2 cm (22.9 in) | 23,8 cm (9.4 in) |
| Poids | 1863,5 g (65.73 oz) | 160,25 g (5.65 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-5 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Near Threatened
Horned Coot
Least Concern
African Rail
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 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.