African Swamphen vs Miller's Rail
Porphyrio madagascariensis 比較対象 Zapornia nigra
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | African Swamphen | Miller's Rail |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Porphyrio madagascariensis | Zapornia nigra |
| 目 | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| 科 | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| 保全状況 | Not Evaluated | Extinct |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | — | — |
| 体重 | 608.0 g (21.45 oz) | — |
| 食性 | -- | -- |
| 一腹卵数 | 2-6 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
保全状況
Not Evaluated
African Swamphen
Extinct
Miller'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.
Miller's Rail
Miller's Rail (Zapornia nigra) is an extinct flightless rail formerly endemic to Tahiti and neighboring Society Islands, French Polynesia. Known only from subfossil bones described in the 20th century. Presumed extirpated following Polynesian arrival around 1,000 years ago.