Reunion Rail vs African Rail

Dryolimnas augusti в сравнении с Rallus caerulescens

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Reunion Rail African Rail
Научное название Dryolimnas augusti Rallus caerulescens
Отряд Gruiformes Gruiformes
Семейство Rallidae Rallidae
Охранный статус Extinct Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 23,8 cm (9.4 in)
Масса 160,25 g (5.65 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки -- 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Reunion Rail only

Нет

African Rail only

Охранный статус

Extinct

Reunion Rail

Least Concern

African Rail

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 Rail

African Rail (Rallus caerulescens), 28 cm. Brown above with dark streaks; blue-grey underparts; barred white flanks; red bill and legs. Found in freshwater reedbeds and swamp margins across sub-Saharan Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern; common in wetland habitat.

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