Auckland Island Rail vs White Swamphen
Lewinia muelleri compared with Porphyrio albus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Auckland Island Rail | White Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lewinia muelleri | Porphyrio albus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.8 cm (7.4 in) | — |
| Weight | 78.75 g (2.78 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Auckland Island Rail
Extinct
White Swamphen
About These Birds
Auckland Island Rail
Auckland Island Rail (Lewinia muelleri), 17 cm. Small, flightless; brown with barred flanks and a short bill. Endemic to Adams Island, Auckland Islands, New Zealand. Inhabits dense tussock and scrub. Omnivore. Vulnerable; tiny range but predator-free island offers protection.
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.