African Swamphen vs Laysan Rail

Porphyrio madagascariensis 비교 대상 Zapornia palmeri

Side-by-Side Comparison

속성 African Swamphen Laysan Rail
학명 Porphyrio madagascariensis Zapornia palmeri
Gruiformes Gruiformes
Rallidae Rallidae
보전 상태 Not Evaluated Extinct
체장
날개 폭
체중 608.0 g (21.45 oz) 46.3 g (1.63 oz)
식성 -- --
산란 수 2-6 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

공유 서식지

없음

African Swamphen only

Laysan Rail only

보전 상태

Not Evaluated

African Swamphen

Extinct

Laysan 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.

Laysan Rail

Laysan Rail (Zapornia palmeri) is an extinct tiny 15 cm flightless rail formerly endemic to Laysan Island in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Pale brownish with short wings; lively and inquisitive behavior noted by early observers. Survived until 1944 when introduced rabbits devastated the island's vegetation, eliminating food and cover.

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