Weka vs African Swamphen

Gallirallus australis 比較対象 Porphyrio madagascariensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Weka African Swamphen
学名 Gallirallus australis Porphyrio madagascariensis
Gruiformes Gruiformes
Rallidae Rallidae
保全状況 Vulnerable Not Evaluated
体長
翼開長 33.4 cm (13.1 in)
体重 880.5 g (31.06 oz) 608.0 g (21.45 oz)
食性 -- --
一腹卵数 2-4 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

Weka only

African Swamphen only

None

保全状況

Vulnerable

Weka

Not Evaluated

African Swamphen

About These Birds

Weka

Weka (Gallirallus australis), 53 cm. Large flightless rail; brown with dark streaks; strong bill and legs. Endemic to New Zealand. Inhabits a wide range of habitats including forest, scrub and pasture. Omnivore: invertebrates, lizards, berries and carrion. Near Threatened; locally vulnerable to predators.

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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