African Swamphen vs Henderson Island Crake

Porphyrio madagascariensis dibandingkan dengan Zapornia atra

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut African Swamphen Henderson Island Crake
Nama Ilmiah Porphyrio madagascariensis Zapornia atra
Ordo Gruiformes Gruiformes
Famili Rallidae Rallidae
Status Konservasi Not Evaluated Vulnerable
Panjang
Rentang Sayap 16,0 cm (6.3 in)
Berat 608,0 g (21.45 oz) 77,5 g (2.73 oz)
Diet -- --
Ukuran Sarang 2-6 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

None

African Swamphen only

Henderson Island Crake only

Status Konservasi

Not Evaluated

African Swamphen

Vulnerable

Henderson Island 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.

Henderson Island Crake

Henderson Island Crake (Zapornia atra) is a small 16–18 cm flightless or near-flightless crake endemic to Henderson Island in the Pitcairn Islands, South Pacific. Dark sooty-black plumage with reduced wings. Inhabits coastal forest and interior scrub on this uninhabited UNESCO World Heritage island.

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