Grey-breasted Crake vs White Swamphen
Laterallus exilis compared with Porphyrio albus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey-breasted Crake | White Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Laterallus exilis | Porphyrio albus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.7 cm (5.8 in) | — |
| Weight | 33.875 g (1.19 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Grey-breasted Crake
Extinct
White Swamphen
About These Birds
Grey-breasted Crake
Grey-breasted Crake (Laterallus exilis) is a small 14–15 cm crake of Central and South America, from Nicaragua to Brazil. Dark brown above; pale grey breast; rufous face; black-and-white barred flanks. Inhabits marshes, wet grassland, and flooded rice fields at low elevations. Secretive; detected by sharp calls. Feeds on invertebrates and seeds.
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.