Horned Coot vs African Swamphen
Fulica cornuta 比較対象 Porphyrio madagascariensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Horned Coot | African Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Fulica cornuta | Porphyrio madagascariensis |
| 目 | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| 科 | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| 保全状況 | Near Threatened | Not Evaluated |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | 58.2 cm (22.9 in) | — |
| 体重 | 1863.5 g (65.73 oz) | 608.0 g (21.45 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | -- |
| 一腹卵数 | 3-5 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
保全状況
Near Threatened
Horned Coot
Not Evaluated
African Swamphen
About These Birds
Horned Coot
Horned Coot (Fulica cornuta) is a 58–62 cm large Andean coot of the high-altitude salt lakes of Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina above 4,000 m. All-black with white bill and a distinctive large fleshy horn projecting from the frontal shield. Builds massive stone nest mounds in shallow lakes. Feeds on aquatic algae. Near Threatened.
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.