Common Gallinule vs African Swamphen
Gallinula galeata 比較対象 Porphyrio madagascariensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Common Gallinule | African Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Gallinula galeata | Porphyrio madagascariensis |
| 目 | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| 科 | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | 35.2 cm (13.9 in) | — |
| 体重 | 374.8333333333333 g (13.22 oz) | 608.0 g (21.45 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | -- |
| 一腹卵数 | 5-9 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
保全状況
Least Concern
Common Gallinule
Not Evaluated
African Swamphen
About These Birds
Common Gallinule
Common Gallinule (Gallinula galeata) is a 32–38 cm rail of the Americas, from Canada to Argentina. Dark grey-black with brown back, bold red frontal shield, yellow-tipped red bill, and white flank stripe. Inhabits freshwater marshes, ponds, and slow rivers. Swims and walks with bobbing head motion. Feeds on aquatic plants and invertebrates.
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.