African Swamphen vs Tasmanian Native-hen

Porphyrio madagascariensis ile kıyaslandığında Tribonyx mortierii

Side-by-Side Comparison

Özellik African Swamphen Tasmanian Native-hen
Bilimsel Ad Porphyrio madagascariensis Tribonyx mortierii
Takım Gruiformes Gruiformes
Familya Rallidae Rallidae
Koruma Durumu Not Evaluated Least Concern
Uzunluk
Kanat Açıklığı 37,1 cm (14.6 in)
Ağırlık 608,0 g (21.45 oz) 1292,5 g (45.59 oz)
Beslenme -- --
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü 2-6 5-8
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Ortak Yaşam Alanları

African Swamphen only

Hiçbiri

Tasmanian Native-hen only

Hiçbiri

Koruma Durumu

Not Evaluated

African Swamphen

Least Concern

Tasmanian Native-hen

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.

Tasmanian Native-hen

Tasmanian Native-hen (Tribonyx mortierii) is a 43–51 cm large flightless rail endemic to Tasmania. Dark olive-brown with white flank spots, red eye, and upright tail. Inhabits grasslands, farmland, and wetland margins. Social; defends territories in small family groups. Grazes mainly on grass and herbs. Vulnerable to predation by introduced foxes.

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