Russet-naped Wood-rail vs White Swamphen
Aramides albiventris compared with Porphyrio albus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Russet-naped Wood-rail | White Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aramides albiventris | Porphyrio albus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 35.7 cm (14.1 in) | — |
| Weight | 499.75 g (17.63 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-7 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Russet-naped Wood-rail
Extinct
White Swamphen
About These Birds
Russet-naped Wood-rail
Russet-naped Wood-rail (Aramides albiventris), 38 cm. Grey head, rufous nape and breast, olive back, white belly. Found in mangroves, wet forest and swampy areas from Mexico to Costa Rica. Omnivore. Least Concern; moderately common in Central American mangroves.
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.