Bare-eyed Rail vs African Swamphen

Gymnocrex plumbeiventris dibandingkan dengan Porphyrio madagascariensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut Bare-eyed Rail African Swamphen
Nama Ilmiah Gymnocrex plumbeiventris Porphyrio madagascariensis
Ordo Gruiformes Gruiformes
Famili Rallidae Rallidae
Status Konservasi Least Concern Not Evaluated
Panjang
Rentang Sayap 38,4 cm (15.1 in)
Berat 287,5 g (10.14 oz) 608,0 g (21.45 oz)
Diet -- --
Ukuran Sarang 1 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

Bare-eyed Rail only

African Swamphen only

None

Status Konservasi

Least Concern

Bare-eyed Rail

Not Evaluated

African Swamphen

About These Birds

Bare-eyed Rail

Bare-eyed Rail (Gymnocrex plumbeiventris) is a 27–31 cm rail of the Moluccas and New Guinea region. Grey below; brown above; distinctive bare red-orange facial skin around eye. Inhabits lowland rainforest, secondary forest, and forest edges near water. Secretive; walks through leaf litter foraging for invertebrates and small vertebrates.

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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