Weka vs African Swamphen

Gallirallus australis dibandingkan dengan Porphyrio madagascariensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut Weka African Swamphen
Nama Ilmiah Gallirallus australis Porphyrio madagascariensis
Ordo Gruiformes Gruiformes
Famili Rallidae Rallidae
Status Konservasi Vulnerable Not Evaluated
Panjang
Rentang Sayap 33,4 cm (13.1 in)
Berat 880,5 g (31.06 oz) 608,0 g (21.45 oz)
Diet -- --
Ukuran Sarang 2-4 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

Weka only

African Swamphen only

None

Status Konservasi

Vulnerable

Weka

Not Evaluated

African Swamphen

About These Birds

Weka

Weka (Gallirallus australis), 53 cm. Large flightless rail; brown with dark streaks; strong bill and legs. Endemic to New Zealand. Inhabits a wide range of habitats including forest, scrub and pasture. Omnivore: invertebrates, lizards, berries and carrion. Near Threatened; locally vulnerable to predators.

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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