African Swamphen vs Ruddy-breasted Crake

Porphyrio madagascariensis comparé à Zapornia fusca

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut African Swamphen Ruddy-breasted Crake
Nom scientifique Porphyrio madagascariensis Zapornia fusca
Ordre Gruiformes Gruiformes
Famille Rallidae Rallidae
Statut de conservation Not Evaluated Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 18,9 cm (7.4 in)
Poids 608,0 g (21.45 oz) 65,89999999999999 g (2.32 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2-6 3-9
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

African Swamphen only

Aucun(e)

Ruddy-breasted Crake only

Statut de conservation

Not Evaluated

African Swamphen

Least Concern

Ruddy-breasted 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.

Ruddy-breasted Crake

Ruddy-breasted Crake (Zapornia fusca) is a small 19–23 cm crake of South and East Asia. Rich rufous-chestnut underparts; dark brown upperparts; red bill and legs. Breeds from Pakistan east through China, Japan, and Indonesia; partially migratory. Inhabits dense freshwater marshes, rice paddies, and reed beds.

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