Talaud Bush-hen vs African Swamphen

Amaurornis magnirostris 比較対象 Porphyrio madagascariensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Talaud Bush-hen African Swamphen
学名 Amaurornis magnirostris Porphyrio madagascariensis
Gruiformes Gruiformes
Rallidae Rallidae
保全状況 Vulnerable Not Evaluated
体長
翼開長 32.0 cm (12.6 in)
体重 250.0 g (8.82 oz) 608.0 g (21.45 oz)
食性 -- --
一腹卵数 -- 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

None

Talaud Bush-hen only

African Swamphen only

保全状況

Vulnerable

Talaud Bush-hen

Not Evaluated

African Swamphen

About These Birds

Talaud Bush-hen

Talaud Bush-hen (Amaurornis magnirostris) is a poorly-known rail endemic to the Talaud Islands, Indonesia. Similar to related bush-hens; brown above, paler below; characterized by a notably large bill. Inhabits forest-edge wetlands and dense scrub on small islands. Near Threatened due to small range and ongoing deforestation.

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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