African Swamphen vs Henderson Island Crake

Porphyrio madagascariensis comparé à Zapornia atra

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut African Swamphen Henderson Island Crake
Nom scientifique Porphyrio madagascariensis Zapornia atra
Ordre Gruiformes Gruiformes
Famille Rallidae Rallidae
Statut de conservation Not Evaluated Vulnerable
Longueur
Envergure 16,0 cm (6.3 in)
Poids 608,0 g (21.45 oz) 77,5 g (2.73 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2-6 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Aucun(e)

African Swamphen only

Henderson Island Crake only

Statut de conservation

Not Evaluated

African Swamphen

Vulnerable

Henderson Island Crake

About These Birds

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.

Henderson Island Crake

Henderson Island Crake (Zapornia atra) is a small 16–18 cm flightless or near-flightless crake endemic to Henderson Island in the Pitcairn Islands, South Pacific. Dark sooty-black plumage with reduced wings. Inhabits coastal forest and interior scrub on this uninhabited UNESCO World Heritage island.

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