African Swamphen vs Purple Gallinule

Porphyrio madagascariensis 对比 Porphyrio martinicus

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 African Swamphen Purple Gallinule
学名 Porphyrio madagascariensis Porphyrio martinicus
Gruiformes Gruiformes
Rallidae Rallidae
保护状况 Not Evaluated Least Concern
体长
翼展 34.9 cm (13.7 in)
体重 608.0 g (21.45 oz) 239.5666666666667 g (8.45 oz)
食性 -- --
产卵数 2-6 3-8
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共同栖息地

African Swamphen only

Purple Gallinule only

保护状况

Not Evaluated

African Swamphen

Least Concern

Purple Gallinule

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.

Purple Gallinule

Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinicus) is a dazzling 26–37 cm rail of the Americas. Brilliant purple-blue plumage with green back, red and yellow bill, blue frontal shield, and yellow legs. Inhabits freshwater marshes with floating vegetation from the southern USA to Argentina. A strong wanderer; recorded across the Atlantic.

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