Snoring Rail vs White Swamphen
Aramidopsis plateni compared with Porphyrio albus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Snoring Rail | White Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aramidopsis plateni | Porphyrio albus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.6 cm (10.9 in) | — |
| Weight | 116.0 g (4.09 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Snoring Rail
Extinct
White Swamphen
About These Birds
Snoring Rail
Snoring Rail (Aramidopsis plateni), 30 cm. Brown above; grey underparts; named for its pig-like snoring call. Endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia. Inhabits dense lowland and montane forest undergrowth near streams. Omnivore. Vulnerable; deforestation on Sulawesi.
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.