Weka vs African Swamphen

Gallirallus australis comparé à Porphyrio madagascariensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Weka African Swamphen
Nom scientifique Gallirallus australis Porphyrio madagascariensis
Ordre Gruiformes Gruiformes
Famille Rallidae Rallidae
Statut de conservation Vulnerable Not Evaluated
Longueur
Envergure 33,4 cm (13.1 in)
Poids 880,5 g (31.06 oz) 608,0 g (21.45 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2-4 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Weka only

African Swamphen only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable

Weka

Not Evaluated

African Swamphen

About These Birds

Weka

Weka (Gallirallus australis), 53 cm. Large flightless rail; brown with dark streaks; strong bill and legs. Endemic to New Zealand. Inhabits a wide range of habitats including forest, scrub and pasture. Omnivore: invertebrates, lizards, berries and carrion. Near Threatened; locally vulnerable to predators.

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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