Red-fronted Coot vs White Swamphen
Fulica rufifrons compared with Porphyrio albus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-fronted Coot | White Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fulica rufifrons | Porphyrio albus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 33.8 cm (13.3 in) | — |
| Weight | 675.0 g (23.81 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-9 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Red-fronted Coot
Extinct
White Swamphen
About These Birds
Red-fronted Coot
Red-fronted Coot (Fulica rufifrons) is a 36–42 cm coot of South America's Andean and southern marshes, from Argentina and Chile north to Bolivia. All-black plumage with a conspicuous bright red frontal shield and white bill. Inhabits large open freshwater lakes with reed margins. Feeds on aquatic vegetation by diving and dabbling. Locally common.
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.