Slaty-breasted Rail vs White Swamphen
Lewinia striata compared with Porphyrio albus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Slaty-breasted Rail | White Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lewinia striata | Porphyrio albus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.0 cm (9.1 in) | — |
| Weight | 121.0 g (4.27 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 5-9 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Slaty-breasted Rail only
White Swamphen only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Slaty-breasted Rail
Extinct
White Swamphen
About These Birds
Slaty-breasted Rail
Slaty-breasted Rail (Lewinia striata), 28 cm. Blue-grey breast and head; brown streaked back; barred white flanks; red bill. Found from Bangladesh through Southeast Asia to the Philippines and Indonesia. Inhabits reedbeds and rice paddies. Omnivore. Least Concern.
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.