African Swamphen vs Black-tailed Crake
Porphyrio madagascariensis comparé à Zapornia bicolor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | African Swamphen | Black-tailed Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Porphyrio madagascariensis | Zapornia bicolor |
| Ordre | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famille | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Statut de conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 22,0 cm (8.7 in) |
| Poids | 608,0 g (21.45 oz) | 107,0 g (3.77 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-6 | 5-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
African Swamphen only
Aucun(e)
Black-tailed Crake only
Statut de conservation
Not Evaluated
African Swamphen
Least Concern
Black-tailed 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.
Black-tailed Crake
Black-tailed Crake (Zapornia bicolor) is a small 19–22 cm crake of the eastern Himalayas and South-East Asia hill forests. Dark olive-brown above; chestnut below; greenish bill; red eye and legs. Inhabits wet hill-forest clearings, rice terraces, and mountain marsh edges from Nepal east to southern China and Indochina.