Talaud Rail vs North Island Takahe
Gymnocrex talaudensis compared with Porphyrio mantelli
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Talaud Rail | North Island Takahe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnocrex talaudensis | Porphyrio mantelli |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 30.4 cm (12.0 in) | — |
| Weight | 288.0 g (10.16 oz) | 2487.5 g (87.74 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Talaud Rail only
North Island Takahe only
Conservation Status
Endangered
Talaud Rail
Extinct
North Island Takahe
About These Birds
Talaud Rail
Talaud Rail (Gymnocrex talaudensis) is a poorly-known rail endemic to the Talaud Islands in the northern Moluccas, Indonesia. Similar to Blue-faced Rail; brown above with some rufous tones; bare facial skin. Inhabits forest and scrub on small islands. Known from very few specimens.
North Island Takahe
North Island Takahe (Porphyrio mantelli) is an extinct giant flightless swamphen formerly inhabiting New Zealand's North Island. Larger than surviving South Island Takahe; deep blue-green plumage, massive red bill. Extirpated by Māori hunting and deforestation before European contact. Known from subfossil bones across the North Island.