African Swamphen vs Rouget's Rail

Porphyrio madagascariensis comparado com Rougetius rougetii

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo African Swamphen Rouget's Rail
Nome científico Porphyrio madagascariensis Rougetius rougetii
Ordem Gruiformes Gruiformes
Família Rallidae Rallidae
Estado de conservação Not Evaluated Near Threatened
Comprimento
Envergadura 25,7 cm (10.1 in)
Peso 608,0 g (21.45 oz) 195,0 g (6.88 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamanho da postura 2-6 4-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

African Swamphen only

Nenhum

Rouget's Rail only

Estado de conservação

Not Evaluated

African Swamphen

Near Threatened

Rouget's 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.

Rouget's Rail

Rouget's Rail (Rougetius rougetii), 29 cm. Brown above with dark streaks; chestnut-rufous below; strong bill. Endemic to montane streams and marshy grassland of the Ethiopian and Eritrean highlands above 1,500 m. Omnivore. Near Threatened; wetland degradation in the Horn of Africa.

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