Weka vs African Rail
Gallirallus australis comparado com Rallus caerulescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Weka | African Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Gallirallus australis | Rallus caerulescens |
| Ordem | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Família | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Estado de conservação | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 33,4 cm (13.1 in) | 23,8 cm (9.4 in) |
| Peso | 880,5 g (31.06 oz) | 160,25 g (5.65 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 2-4 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Vulnerable
Weka
Least Concern
African Rail
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 Rail
African Rail (Rallus caerulescens), 28 cm. Brown above with dark streaks; blue-grey underparts; barred white flanks; red bill and legs. Found in freshwater reedbeds and swamp margins across sub-Saharan Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern; common in wetland habitat.