Talaud Rail vs Grey-headed Swamphen
Gymnocrex talaudensis comparado com Porphyrio poliocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Talaud Rail | Grey-headed Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Gymnocrex talaudensis | Porphyrio poliocephalus |
| Ordem | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Família | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Estado de conservação | Endangered | Not Evaluated |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 30,4 cm (12.0 in) | — |
| Peso | 288,0 g (10.16 oz) | 659,5 g (23.26 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | -- | 3-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Endangered
Talaud Rail
Not Evaluated
Grey-headed Swamphen
About These Birds
Talaud Rail
Talaud Rail (Gymnocrex talaudensis) is a poorly-known rail endemic to the Talaud Islands in the northern Moluccas, Indonesia. Similar to Blue-faced Rail; brown above with some rufous tones; bare facial skin. Inhabits forest and scrub on small islands. Known from very few specimens.
Grey-headed Swamphen
Grey-headed Swamphen (Porphyrio poliocephalus) is a 38–48 cm swamphen of South and Southeast Asia, from Turkey east to southern China and Sri Lanka. Deep purple-blue with greenish back; distinguished by pale grey head contrasting with body. Large red bill and frontal shield. Inhabits freshwater marshes and reed beds.