Grey-cowled Wood-rail vs White Swamphen
Aramides cajaneus compared with Porphyrio albus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey-cowled Wood-rail | White Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aramides cajaneus | Porphyrio albus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 35.7 cm (14.1 in) | — |
| Weight | 400.0 g (14.11 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-7 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Grey-cowled Wood-rail
Extinct
White Swamphen
About These Birds
Grey-cowled Wood-rail
Grey-cowled Wood-rail (Aramides cajaneus), 38 cm. Grey head and breast; rufous neck and flanks; olive back; red legs. Widespread from Nicaragua to Argentina and Trinidad. Inhabits forest near water, mangroves and swamp margins. Omnivore. Least Concern; common and adaptable.
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.