African Swamphen vs Black-banded Crake

Porphyrio madagascariensis dibandingkan dengan Porzana fasciata

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut African Swamphen Black-banded Crake
Nama Ilmiah Porphyrio madagascariensis Porzana fasciata
Ordo Gruiformes Gruiformes
Famili Rallidae Rallidae
Status Konservasi Not Evaluated Least Concern
Panjang
Rentang Sayap 18,4 cm (7.2 in)
Berat 608,0 g (21.45 oz) 69,0 g (2.43 oz)
Diet -- --
Ukuran Sarang 2-6 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

African Swamphen only

None

Black-banded Crake only

None

Status Konservasi

Not Evaluated

African Swamphen

Least Concern

Black-banded Crake

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.

Black-banded Crake

Black-banded Crake (Porzana fasciata) is a small 16–18 cm crake of lowland Amazonia and the Guianas. Dark brown above; heavily barred black and white below; reddish bill and legs. Inhabits dense marsh vegetation, flooded forest edges, and wet grassland in northern South America. Secretive; detected by sharp calls. Feeds on invertebrates and seeds.

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