Bare-eyed Rail vs Philipine Swamphen

Gymnocrex plumbeiventris в сравнении с Porphyrio pulverulentus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Bare-eyed Rail Philipine Swamphen
Научное название Gymnocrex plumbeiventris Porphyrio pulverulentus
Отряд Gruiformes Gruiformes
Семейство Rallidae Rallidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Not Evaluated
Длина
Размах крыльев 38,4 cm (15.1 in)
Масса 287,5 g (10.14 oz) 773,9 g (27.30 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 1 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Bare-eyed Rail only

Philipine Swamphen only

Нет

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Bare-eyed Rail

Not Evaluated

Philipine Swamphen

About These Birds

Bare-eyed Rail

Bare-eyed Rail (Gymnocrex plumbeiventris) is a 27–31 cm rail of the Moluccas and New Guinea region. Grey below; brown above; distinctive bare red-orange facial skin around eye. Inhabits lowland rainforest, secondary forest, and forest edges near water. Secretive; walks through leaf litter foraging for invertebrates and small vertebrates.

Philipine Swamphen

Philippine Swamphen (Porphyrio pulverulentus) is a 42–48 cm swamphen endemic to the Philippines. Deep blue-purple plumage with greenish-bronze back; large red bill and frontal shield. Inhabits freshwater marshes, lake margins, and rice paddies across the main Philippine islands. Feeds on aquatic plants, invertebrates, and small vertebrates.

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