Grey-throated Rail vs White Swamphen
Canirallus oculeus compared with Porphyrio albus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey-throated Rail | White Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Canirallus oculeus | Porphyrio albus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 33.4 cm (13.1 in) | — |
| Weight | 276.0 g (9.74 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Grey-throated Rail
Extinct
White Swamphen
About These Birds
Grey-throated Rail
Grey-throated Rail (Canirallus oculeus), 27 cm. Brown above; grey throat and breast; red eye and bill. Inhabits dense undergrowth of lowland forest in West and Central Africa. Omnivore: insects, snails and plant material. Least Concern; widespread but rarely seen.
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.