Reunion Rail vs African Swamphen

Dryolimnas augusti в сравнении с Porphyrio madagascariensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Reunion Rail African Swamphen
Научное название Dryolimnas augusti Porphyrio madagascariensis
Отряд Gruiformes Gruiformes
Семейство Rallidae Rallidae
Охранный статус Extinct Not Evaluated
Длина
Размах крыльев
Масса 608,0 g (21.45 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки -- 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Reunion Rail only

Нет

African Swamphen only

Нет

Охранный статус

Extinct

Reunion Rail

Not Evaluated

African Swamphen

About These Birds

Reunion Rail

Reunion Rail (Dryolimnas augusti). Extinct. A flightless rail formerly endemic to Réunion Island, Indian Ocean. Known only from sub-fossil bones; estimated around 35 cm. Closely related to the White-throated Rail. Extinct by the 18th century, likely due to introduced rats, pigs and hunting by early settlers.

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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