White Swamphen vs Allen's Gallinule

Porphyrio albus verglichen mit Porphyrio alleni

Side-by-Side Comparison

Merkmal White Swamphen Allen's Gallinule
Wissenschaftlicher Name Porphyrio albus Porphyrio alleni
Ordnung Gruiformes Gruiformes
Familie Rallidae Rallidae
Erhaltungsstatus Extinct Least Concern
Länge — —
Flügelspannweite — 30,5 cm (12.0 in)
Gewicht — 141,8 g (5.00 oz)
Ernährung -- --
Gelegegröße -- 3-8
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Gemeinsame Lebensräume

White Swamphen only

Allen's Gallinule only

Erhaltungsstatus

Extinct

White Swamphen

Least Concern

Allen's Gallinule

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.

Allen's Gallinule

Allen's Gallinule (Porphyrio alleni) is a small 23–26 cm, colorful gallinule of sub-Saharan Africa. Deep blue-purple plumage with olive-green back, red bill and frontal shield, and red legs. Inhabits dense freshwater marshes, floating vegetation, and papyrus swamps. Partially migratory; disperses widely after rains.

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