African Swamphen vs Miller's Rail

Porphyrio madagascariensis в сравнении с Zapornia nigra

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика African Swamphen Miller's Rail
Научное название Porphyrio madagascariensis Zapornia nigra
Отряд Gruiformes Gruiformes
Семейство Rallidae Rallidae
Охранный статус Not Evaluated Extinct
Длина
Размах крыльев
Масса 608,0 g (21.45 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 2-6 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

African Swamphen only

Нет

Miller's Rail only

Нет

Охранный статус

Not Evaluated

African Swamphen

Extinct

Miller's Rail

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.

Miller's Rail

Miller's Rail (Zapornia nigra) is an extinct flightless rail formerly endemic to Tahiti and neighboring Society Islands, French Polynesia. Known only from subfossil bones described in the 20th century. Presumed extirpated following Polynesian arrival around 1,000 years ago.

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