Eurasian Coot vs African Rail

Fulica atra в сравнении с Rallus caerulescens

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Eurasian Coot African Rail
Научное название Fulica atra Rallus caerulescens
Отряд Gruiformes Gruiformes
Семейство Rallidae Rallidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 39,6 cm (15.6 in) 23,8 cm (9.4 in)
Масса 722,8333333333334 g (25.50 oz) 160,25 g (5.65 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 6-10 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Eurasian Coot only

Нет

African Rail only

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Eurasian Coot

Least Concern

African Rail

About These Birds

Eurasian Coot

Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra) is a 36–42 cm abundant, all-black waterbird of Eurasia, Australia, and North Africa. Distinctive white frontal shield and bill stand out against slaty-black plumage. Inhabits freshwater lakes, reservoirs, and large ponds. Aggressive; chases rivals with wing-beating. Feeds on aquatic vegetation, invertebrates, and algae.

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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