Common Gallinule vs White Swamphen
Gallinula galeata compared with Porphyrio albus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Common Gallinule | White Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gallinula galeata | Porphyrio albus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 35.2 cm (13.9 in) | — |
| Weight | 374.8333333333333 g (13.22 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 5-9 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Common Gallinule
Extinct
White Swamphen
About These Birds
Common Gallinule
Common Gallinule (Gallinula galeata) is a 32–38 cm rail of the Americas, from Canada to Argentina. Dark grey-black with brown back, bold red frontal shield, yellow-tipped red bill, and white flank stripe. Inhabits freshwater marshes, ponds, and slow rivers. Swims and walks with bobbing head motion. Feeds on aquatic plants and invertebrates.
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.