South Island Takahe vs African Swamphen
Porphyrio hochstetteri в сравнении с Porphyrio madagascariensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | South Island Takahe | African Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Porphyrio hochstetteri | Porphyrio madagascariensis |
| Отряд | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Семейство | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Охранный статус | Endangered | Not Evaluated |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 46,5 cm (18.3 in) | — |
| Масса | 2487,5 g (87.74 oz) | 608,0 g (21.45 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1-3 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
Нет
South Island Takahe only
African Swamphen only
Охранный статус
Endangered
South Island Takahe
Not Evaluated
African Swamphen
About These Birds
South Island Takahe
South Island Takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri) is a 50–63 cm flightless swamphen endemic to New Zealand's South Island alpine tussock grasslands. Deep blue-green plumage with green-brown back; massive red bill and frontal shield. Rediscovered in Fiordland in 1948 after presumed extinction.
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.