Andean Coot vs White Swamphen
Fulica ardesiaca compared with Porphyrio albus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andean Coot | White Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fulica ardesiaca | Porphyrio albus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.6 cm (17.2 in) | — |
| Weight | 1000.0 g (35.27 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Andean Coot
Extinct
White Swamphen
About These Birds
Andean Coot
Andean Coot (Fulica ardesiaca) is a 38–43 cm coot of Andean high-altitude wetlands in Peru, Bolivia, and northern Chile, typically above 3,000 m. Dark slaty-grey with white bill and frontal shield, often with yellow-orange shield in breeding season. Inhabits puna lakes and bofedales. Feeds on aquatic plants.
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.