Gough Island Moorhen vs African Swamphen

Gallinula comeri dibandingkan dengan Porphyrio madagascariensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut Gough Island Moorhen African Swamphen
Nama Ilmiah Gallinula comeri Porphyrio madagascariensis
Ordo Gruiformes Gruiformes
Famili Rallidae Rallidae
Status Konservasi Vulnerable Not Evaluated
Panjang
Rentang Sayap 28,4 cm (11.2 in)
Berat 517,5 g (18.25 oz) 608,0 g (21.45 oz)
Diet -- --
Ukuran Sarang 2-5 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

Gough Island Moorhen only

African Swamphen only

None

Status Konservasi

Vulnerable

Gough Island Moorhen

Not Evaluated

African Swamphen

About These Birds

Gough Island Moorhen

Gough Island Moorhen (Gallinula comeri) is a small 28–30 cm flightless moorhen endemic to Gough Island in the South Atlantic. Dark brown with reduced wings, greenish-yellow frontal shield, and reddish-tipped bill. Inhabits wet heath and tussock grassland.

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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