Gough Island Moorhen vs African Swamphen

Gallinula comeri 비교 대상 Porphyrio madagascariensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

속성 Gough Island Moorhen African Swamphen
학명 Gallinula comeri Porphyrio madagascariensis
Gruiformes Gruiformes
Rallidae Rallidae
보전 상태 Vulnerable Not Evaluated
체장
날개 폭 28.4 cm (11.2 in)
체중 517.5 g (18.25 oz) 608.0 g (21.45 oz)
식성 -- --
산란 수 2-5 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

공유 서식지

Gough Island Moorhen only

African Swamphen only

없음

보전 상태

Vulnerable

Gough Island Moorhen

Not Evaluated

African Swamphen

About These Birds

Gough Island Moorhen

Gough Island Moorhen (Gallinula comeri) is a small 28–30 cm flightless moorhen endemic to Gough Island in the South Atlantic. Dark brown with reduced wings, greenish-yellow frontal shield, and reddish-tipped bill. Inhabits wet heath and tussock grassland.

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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