Saint Helena Crake vs African Swamphen
Laterallus podarces в сравнении с Porphyrio madagascariensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Saint Helena Crake | African Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Laterallus podarces | 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
Охранный статус
Extinct
Saint Helena Crake
Not Evaluated
African Swamphen
About These Birds
Saint Helena Crake
Saint Helena Crake (Laterallus podarces) is an extinct flightless rail formerly endemic to Saint Helena island in the South Atlantic. Known only from subfossil bones. Extirpated following settlement in 1502 when introduced rats, cats, and pigs destroyed its population.
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.