Allen's Gallinule vs African Swamphen
Porphyrio alleni comparé à Porphyrio madagascariensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Allen's Gallinule | African Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Porphyrio alleni | Porphyrio madagascariensis |
| Ordre | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famille | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 30,5 cm (12.0 in) | — |
| Poids | 141,8 g (5.00 oz) | 608,0 g (21.45 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-8 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Allen's Gallinule
Not Evaluated
African Swamphen
About These Birds
Allen's Gallinule
Allen's Gallinule (Porphyrio alleni) is a small 23–26 cm, colorful gallinule of sub-Saharan Africa. Deep blue-purple plumage with olive-green back, red bill and frontal shield, and red legs. Inhabits dense freshwater marshes, floating vegetation, and papyrus swamps. Partially migratory; disperses widely after rains.
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.