Reunion Rail vs African Swamphen

Dryolimnas augusti 比較対象 Porphyrio madagascariensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Reunion Rail African Swamphen
学名 Dryolimnas augusti Porphyrio madagascariensis
Gruiformes Gruiformes
Rallidae Rallidae
保全状況 Extinct Not Evaluated
体長
翼開長
体重 608.0 g (21.45 oz)
食性 -- --
一腹卵数 -- 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

Reunion Rail only

None

African Swamphen only

None

保全状況

Extinct

Reunion Rail

Not Evaluated

African Swamphen

About These Birds

Reunion Rail

Reunion Rail (Dryolimnas augusti). Extinct. A flightless rail formerly endemic to Réunion Island, Indian Ocean. Known only from sub-fossil bones; estimated around 35 cm. Closely related to the White-throated Rail. Extinct by the 18th century, likely due to introduced rats, pigs and hunting by early settlers.

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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