African Swamphen vs Ruddy-breasted Crake

Porphyrio madagascariensis 对比 Zapornia fusca

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 African Swamphen Ruddy-breasted Crake
学名 Porphyrio madagascariensis Zapornia fusca
Gruiformes Gruiformes
Rallidae Rallidae
保护状况 Not Evaluated Least Concern
体长
翼展 18.9 cm (7.4 in)
体重 608.0 g (21.45 oz) 65.89999999999999 g (2.32 oz)
食性 -- --
产卵数 2-6 3-9
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共同栖息地

African Swamphen only

Ruddy-breasted Crake only

保护状况

Not Evaluated

African Swamphen

Least Concern

Ruddy-breasted Crake

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.

Ruddy-breasted Crake

Ruddy-breasted Crake (Zapornia fusca) is a small 19–23 cm crake of South and East Asia. Rich rufous-chestnut underparts; dark brown upperparts; red bill and legs. Breeds from Pakistan east through China, Japan, and Indonesia; partially migratory. Inhabits dense freshwater marshes, rice paddies, and reed beds.

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