White Swamphen vs Russet-crowned Crake
Porphyrio albus compared with Rufirallus viridis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White Swamphen | Russet-crowned Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Porphyrio albus | Rufirallus viridis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 17.6 cm (6.9 in) |
| Weight | — | 65.0 g (2.29 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
White Swamphen
Least Concern
Russet-crowned 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.
Russet-crowned Crake
Russet-crowned Crake (Rufirallus viridis) is a small 16–18 cm crake of Amazonian lowlands. Olive-brown above; rufous-orange crown contrasts with grey face and underparts; barred flanks. Inhabits forest floor near streams and swampy forest in Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, and the Guianas. Terrestrial; walks through leaf litter. Secretive.