Talaud Bush-hen vs African Swamphen

Amaurornis magnirostris в сравнении с Porphyrio madagascariensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Talaud Bush-hen African Swamphen
Научное название Amaurornis magnirostris Porphyrio madagascariensis
Отряд Gruiformes Gruiformes
Семейство Rallidae Rallidae
Охранный статус Vulnerable Not Evaluated
Длина
Размах крыльев 32,0 cm (12.6 in)
Масса 250,0 g (8.82 oz) 608,0 g (21.45 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки -- 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Нет

Talaud Bush-hen only

African Swamphen only

Охранный статус

Vulnerable

Talaud Bush-hen

Not Evaluated

African Swamphen

About These Birds

Talaud Bush-hen

Talaud Bush-hen (Amaurornis magnirostris) is a poorly-known rail endemic to the Talaud Islands, Indonesia. Similar to related bush-hens; brown above, paler below; characterized by a notably large bill. Inhabits forest-edge wetlands and dense scrub on small islands. Near Threatened due to small range and ongoing deforestation.

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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