African Swamphen vs Western Water Rail
Porphyrio madagascariensis 对比 Rallus aquaticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | African Swamphen | Western Water Rail |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Porphyrio madagascariensis | Rallus aquaticus |
| 目 | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| 科 | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| 保护状况 | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | — | 22.8 cm (9.0 in) |
| 体重 | 608.0 g (21.45 oz) | 122.5 g (4.32 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | -- |
| 产卵数 | 2-6 | 6-11 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
保护状况
Not Evaluated
African Swamphen
Least Concern
Western Water 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.
Western Water Rail
水秧鸡（约120克）是一种极为隐蔽的苇丛鸟类，以其猪叫般的叫声著名。广布于欧洲至亚洲的芦苇地和沼泽。以其纤细体形得以穿越密集芦苇丛。以昆虫、小型脊椎动物和植物为食。无危；分布较广，但因湿地丧失在某些地区数量有所下降。