Talaud Rail vs White Swamphen
Gymnocrex talaudensis verglichen mit Porphyrio albus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Talaud Rail | White Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Gymnocrex talaudensis | Porphyrio albus |
| Ordnung | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Familie | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Endangered | Extinct |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 30,4 cm (12.0 in) | — |
| Gewicht | 288,0 g (10.16 oz) | — |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Endangered
Talaud Rail
Extinct
White Swamphen
About These Birds
Talaud Rail
Talaud Rail (Gymnocrex talaudensis) is a poorly-known rail endemic to the Talaud Islands in the northern Moluccas, Indonesia. Similar to Blue-faced Rail; brown above with some rufous tones; bare facial skin. Inhabits forest and scrub on small islands. Known from very few specimens.
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.