Lewin's Rail vs White Swamphen
Lewinia pectoralis compared with Porphyrio albus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Lewin's Rail | White Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lewinia pectoralis | Porphyrio albus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.8 cm (7.4 in) | — |
| Weight | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-8 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Lewin's Rail
Extinct
White Swamphen
About These Birds
Lewin's Rail
Lewin's Rail (Lewinia pectoralis), 23 cm. Brown above; grey breast; barred white flanks; long red bill. Found in freshwater marshes and wet heathland of Australia, Java and adjacent islands. Omnivore. Least Concern; secretive but moderately common.
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.