Weka vs African Swamphen

Gallirallus australis comparado com Porphyrio madagascariensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Weka African Swamphen
Nome científico Gallirallus australis Porphyrio madagascariensis
Ordem Gruiformes Gruiformes
Família Rallidae Rallidae
Estado de conservação Vulnerable Not Evaluated
Comprimento
Envergadura 33,4 cm (13.1 in)
Peso 880,5 g (31.06 oz) 608,0 g (21.45 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamanho da postura 2-4 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

Weka only

African Swamphen only

Nenhum

Estado de conservação

Vulnerable

Weka

Not Evaluated

African Swamphen

About These Birds

Weka

Weka (Gallirallus australis), 53 cm. Large flightless rail; brown with dark streaks; strong bill and legs. Endemic to New Zealand. Inhabits a wide range of habitats including forest, scrub and pasture. Omnivore: invertebrates, lizards, berries and carrion. Near Threatened; locally vulnerable to predators.

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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