African Swamphen vs Rouget's Rail

Porphyrio madagascariensis 比較対象 Rougetius rougetii

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 African Swamphen Rouget's Rail
学名 Porphyrio madagascariensis Rougetius rougetii
Gruiformes Gruiformes
Rallidae Rallidae
保全状況 Not Evaluated Near Threatened
体長
翼開長 25.7 cm (10.1 in)
体重 608.0 g (21.45 oz) 195.0 g (6.88 oz)
食性 -- --
一腹卵数 2-6 4-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

African Swamphen only

None

Rouget's Rail only

保全状況

Not Evaluated

African Swamphen

Near Threatened

Rouget's 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.

Rouget's Rail

Rouget's Rail (Rougetius rougetii), 29 cm. Brown above with dark streaks; chestnut-rufous below; strong bill. Endemic to montane streams and marshy grassland of the Ethiopian and Eritrean highlands above 1,500 m. Omnivore. Near Threatened; wetland degradation in the Horn of Africa.

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