African Swamphen vs Purple Gallinule

Porphyrio madagascariensis dibandingkan dengan Porphyrio martinicus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut African Swamphen Purple Gallinule
Nama Ilmiah Porphyrio madagascariensis Porphyrio martinicus
Ordo Gruiformes Gruiformes
Famili Rallidae Rallidae
Status Konservasi Not Evaluated Least Concern
Panjang
Rentang Sayap 34,9 cm (13.7 in)
Berat 608,0 g (21.45 oz) 239,5666666666667 g (8.45 oz)
Diet -- --
Ukuran Sarang 2-6 3-8
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

African Swamphen only

None

Purple Gallinule only

None

Status Konservasi

Not Evaluated

African Swamphen

Least Concern

Purple Gallinule

About These Birds

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.

Purple Gallinule

Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinicus) is a dazzling 26–37 cm rail of the Americas. Brilliant purple-blue plumage with green back, red and yellow bill, blue frontal shield, and yellow legs. Inhabits freshwater marshes with floating vegetation from the southern USA to Argentina. A strong wanderer; recorded across the Atlantic.

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