Pale-vented Bush-hen vs African Swamphen

Amaurornis moluccana в сравнении с Porphyrio madagascariensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Pale-vented Bush-hen African Swamphen
Научное название Amaurornis moluccana Porphyrio madagascariensis
Отряд Gruiformes Gruiformes
Семейство Rallidae Rallidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Not Evaluated
Длина
Размах крыльев 26,4 cm (10.4 in)
Масса 179,25 g (6.32 oz) 608,0 g (21.45 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 4-7 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Pale-vented Bush-hen only

African Swamphen only

Нет

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Pale-vented Bush-hen

Not Evaluated

African Swamphen

About These Birds

Pale-vented Bush-hen

Pale-vented Bush-hen (Amaurornis moluccana) is a 26–30 cm rail of the Moluccas and New Guinea region. Olive-brown above; pale buff underparts with white vent. Inhabits freshwater swamps, reed beds, and forest-edge marshes on islands including Buru, Seram, and New Guinea. Secretive; detected by calls. Poorly known.

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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