Talaud Bush-hen vs White Swamphen
Amaurornis magnirostris compared with Porphyrio albus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Talaud Bush-hen | White Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amaurornis magnirostris | Porphyrio albus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.0 cm (12.6 in) | — |
| Weight | 250.0 g (8.82 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Talaud Bush-hen
Extinct
White Swamphen
About These Birds
Talaud Bush-hen
Talaud Bush-hen (Amaurornis magnirostris) is a poorly-known rail endemic to the Talaud Islands, Indonesia. Similar to related bush-hens; brown above, paler below; characterized by a notably large bill. Inhabits forest-edge wetlands and dense scrub on small islands. Near Threatened due to small range and ongoing deforestation.
White Swamphen
White Swamphen (Porphyrio albus) is an extinct all-white swamphen formerly endemic to Lord Howe Island, Australia. Known from specimens collected around 1790 and early drawings; had reduced wings indicating flightlessness or near-flightlessness. Extirpated by hunting after European discovery. Related to Australasian Swamphen.