Okinawa Rail vs White Swamphen
Hypotaenidia okinawae compared with Porphyrio albus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Okinawa Rail | White Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypotaenidia okinawae | Porphyrio albus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.6 cm (11.3 in) | — |
| Weight | 434.0 g (15.31 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Okinawa Rail
Extinct
White Swamphen
About These Birds
Okinawa Rail
Okinawa Rail (Hypotaenidia okinawae), 30 cm. Dark brown above; white-barred underparts; red bill and legs. Flightless or near-flightless; endemic to the northern forests of Okinawa, Japan. Omnivore: invertebrates and plant material. Endangered; fewer than 1,500 individuals; threatened by mongoose and traffic.
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.