Saint Helena Crake vs African Rail
Laterallus podarces в сравнении с Rallus caerulescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Saint Helena Crake | African Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Laterallus podarces | 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
Охранный статус
Extinct
Saint Helena Crake
Least Concern
African Rail
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 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.