Hawaiian Coot vs White Swamphen

Fulica alai verglichen mit Porphyrio albus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Merkmal Hawaiian Coot White Swamphen
Wissenschaftlicher Name Fulica alai Porphyrio albus
Ordnung Gruiformes Gruiformes
Familie Rallidae Rallidae
Erhaltungsstatus Near Threatened Extinct
Länge — —
Flügelspannweite 34,9 cm (13.7 in) —
Gewicht 544,7 g (19.21 oz) —
Ernährung -- --
Gelegegröße 1-10 --
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Gemeinsame Lebensräume

Hawaiian Coot only

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White Swamphen only

Erhaltungsstatus

Near Threatened

Hawaiian Coot

Extinct

White Swamphen

About These Birds

Hawaiian Coot

Hawaiian Coot (Fulica alai) is a 33–40 cm endemic coot of Hawaii's freshwater wetlands. All-black with white frontal shield and bill; shield may show reddish spot. Inhabits marshes, ponds, and coastal lagoons on all main islands. Feeds on aquatic plants, algae, and invertebrates.

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.

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