White Swamphen vs Australian Crake
Porphyrio albus compared with Porzana fluminea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White Swamphen | Australian Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Porphyrio albus | Porzana fluminea |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 19.4 cm (7.6 in) |
| Weight | — | 62.333333333333336 g (2.20 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 3-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
White Swamphen
Least Concern
Australian Crake
About These Birds
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.
Australian Crake
Australian Crake (Porzana fluminea) is a small 17–19 cm rail endemic to south-eastern and south-western Australia. Dark olive-brown above with white spots; blue-grey face and underparts; barred flanks. Inhabits freshwater swamps with dense emergent vegetation. Secretive; detected by sharp call notes. Feeds on aquatic invertebrates and seeds.