Lesser Moorhen vs African Swamphen

Paragallinula angulata 比較対象 Porphyrio madagascariensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Lesser Moorhen African Swamphen
学名 Paragallinula angulata Porphyrio madagascariensis
Gruiformes Gruiformes
Rallidae Rallidae
保全状況 Least Concern Not Evaluated
体長
翼開長 26.6 cm (10.5 in)
体重 137.4 g (4.85 oz) 608.0 g (21.45 oz)
食性 -- --
一腹卵数 3-9 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

Lesser Moorhen only

African Swamphen only

None

保全状況

Least Concern

Lesser Moorhen

Not Evaluated

African Swamphen

About These Birds

Lesser Moorhen

Lesser Moorhen (Paragallinula angulata) is a small 20–23 cm Afrotropical moorhen of sub-Saharan Africa's shallow freshwater marshes. Resembles Common Moorhen but smaller, with yellow bill tipped red and duller frontal shield. Secretive; skulks in dense reed beds and floating vegetation mats. Feeds on aquatic invertebrates, seeds, and small fish.

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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