African Swamphen vs African Rail
Porphyrio madagascariensis 比較対象 Rallus caerulescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | African Swamphen | African Rail |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Porphyrio madagascariensis | Rallus caerulescens |
| 目 | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| 科 | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| 保全状況 | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | — | 23.8 cm (9.4 in) |
| 体重 | 608.0 g (21.45 oz) | 160.25 g (5.65 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | -- |
| 一腹卵数 | 2-6 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
保全状況
Not Evaluated
African Swamphen
Least Concern
African Rail
About These Birds
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.
African Rail
African Rail (Rallus caerulescens), 28 cm. Brown above with dark streaks; blue-grey underparts; barred white flanks; red bill and legs. Found in freshwater reedbeds and swamp margins across sub-Saharan Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern; common in wetland habitat.