African Swamphen vs Ruddy-breasted Crake

Porphyrio madagascariensis в сравнении с Zapornia fusca

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика African Swamphen Ruddy-breasted Crake
Научное название Porphyrio madagascariensis Zapornia fusca
Отряд Gruiformes Gruiformes
Семейство Rallidae Rallidae
Охранный статус Not Evaluated Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 18,9 cm (7.4 in)
Масса 608,0 g (21.45 oz) 65,89999999999999 g (2.32 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 2-6 3-9
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

African Swamphen only

Нет

Ruddy-breasted Crake only

Охранный статус

Not Evaluated

African Swamphen

Least Concern

Ruddy-breasted Crake

About These Birds

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.

Ruddy-breasted Crake

Ruddy-breasted Crake (Zapornia fusca) is a small 19–23 cm crake of South and East Asia. Rich rufous-chestnut underparts; dark brown upperparts; red bill and legs. Breeds from Pakistan east through China, Japan, and Indonesia; partially migratory. Inhabits dense freshwater marshes, rice paddies, and reed beds.

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