Dot-winged Crake vs African Swamphen
Laterallus spilopterus 对比 Porphyrio madagascariensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Dot-winged Crake | African Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Laterallus spilopterus | Porphyrio madagascariensis |
| 目 | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| 科 | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| 保护状况 | Vulnerable | Not Evaluated |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 15.2 cm (6.0 in) | — |
| 体重 | 56.5 g (1.99 oz) | 608.0 g (21.45 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | -- |
| 产卵数 | -- | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
保护状况
Vulnerable
Dot-winged Crake
Not Evaluated
African Swamphen
About These Birds
Dot-winged Crake
Dot-winged Crake (Laterallus spilopterus) is a small 14–16 cm crake of the Galápagos Islands. Brown above with white spots on wing coverts; grey below with barred flanks. Endemic to Santa Cruz and several other Galápagos islands. Inhabits highland wet zones with dense vegetation and marsh edges. Secretive but locally common.
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.