Rodrigues Rail vs African Swamphen

Erythromachus leguati dibandingkan dengan Porphyrio madagascariensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut Rodrigues Rail African Swamphen
Nama Ilmiah Erythromachus leguati Porphyrio madagascariensis
Ordo Gruiformes Gruiformes
Famili Rallidae Rallidae
Status Konservasi Extinct Not Evaluated
Panjang
Rentang Sayap
Berat 608,0 g (21.45 oz)
Diet -- --
Ukuran Sarang -- 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

None

Rodrigues Rail only

African Swamphen only

Status Konservasi

Extinct

Rodrigues Rail

Not Evaluated

African Swamphen

About These Birds

Rodrigues Rail

Rodrigues Rail (Erythromachus leguati) is an extinct flightless rail formerly endemic to Rodrigues Island in the Indian Ocean. Known from a 1691 account and subfossil bones; reddish plumage, long legs, reduced wings. Related to Mauritius Red Rail. Extirpated by introduced cats and rats, and direct hunting by settlers, by the early 18th century.

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.

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