Blue-faced Rail vs White Swamphen
Gymnocrex rosenbergii compared with Porphyrio albus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Blue-faced Rail | White Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex rosenbergii | Porphyrio albus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 37.2 cm (14.6 in) | — |
| Weight | 294.0 g (10.37 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Blue-faced Rail
Extinct
White Swamphen
About These Birds
Blue-faced Rail
Blue-faced Rail (Gymnocrex rosenbergii) is a 28–32 cm rail endemic to Sulawesi and nearby Indonesian islands. Striking bare blue facial skin; dark brown above; chestnut-rufous below. Inhabits lowland and hill forest near streams, marshy forest clearings, and forest interior. Rarely encountered; forages on the forest floor.
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.