White-throated Rail vs White Swamphen
Dryolimnas cuvieri compared with Porphyrio albus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-throated Rail | White Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dryolimnas cuvieri | Porphyrio albus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.5 cm (10.8 in) | — |
| Weight | 199.4 g (7.03 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
White-throated Rail
Extinct
White Swamphen
About These Birds
White-throated Rail
White-throated Rail (Dryolimnas cuvieri), 28 cm. Brown above; white throat and breast; barred flanks. The nominate race inhabits scrub and wetland of Madagascar and surrounding islands; flightless on Aldabra Atoll. Omnivore. Least Concern for main population; Aldabra population is distinct.
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.