White-throated Rail vs African Swamphen

Dryolimnas cuvieri в сравнении с Porphyrio madagascariensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика White-throated Rail African Swamphen
Научное название Dryolimnas cuvieri Porphyrio madagascariensis
Отряд Gruiformes Gruiformes
Семейство Rallidae Rallidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Not Evaluated
Длина
Размах крыльев 27,5 cm (10.8 in)
Масса 199,4 g (7.03 oz) 608,0 g (21.45 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 3-4 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

White-throated Rail only

African Swamphen only

Нет

Охранный статус

Least Concern

White-throated Rail

Not Evaluated

African Swamphen

About These Birds

White-throated Rail

White-throated Rail (Dryolimnas cuvieri), 28 cm. Brown above; white throat and breast; barred flanks. The nominate race inhabits scrub and wetland of Madagascar and surrounding islands; flightless on Aldabra Atoll. Omnivore. Least Concern for main population; Aldabra population is distinct.

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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