Reunion Rail vs African Rail

Dryolimnas augusti dibandingkan dengan Rallus caerulescens

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut Reunion Rail African Rail
Nama Ilmiah Dryolimnas augusti Rallus caerulescens
Ordo Gruiformes Gruiformes
Famili Rallidae Rallidae
Status Konservasi Extinct Least Concern
Panjang
Rentang Sayap 23,8 cm (9.4 in)
Berat 160,25 g (5.65 oz)
Diet -- --
Ukuran Sarang -- 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

Reunion Rail only

None

African Rail only

Status Konservasi

Extinct

Reunion Rail

Least Concern

African Rail

About These Birds

Reunion Rail

Reunion Rail (Dryolimnas augusti). Extinct. A flightless rail formerly endemic to Réunion Island, Indian Ocean. Known only from sub-fossil bones; estimated around 35 cm. Closely related to the White-throated Rail. Extinct by the 18th century, likely due to introduced rats, pigs and hunting by early settlers.

African Rail

African Rail (Rallus caerulescens), 28 cm. Brown above with dark streaks; blue-grey underparts; barred white flanks; red bill and legs. Found in freshwater reedbeds and swamp margins across sub-Saharan Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern; common in wetland habitat.

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