Giant Coot vs White Swamphen
Fulica gigantea comparado con Porphyrio albus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Giant Coot | White Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Fulica gigantea | Porphyrio albus |
| Orden | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Familia | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 53,6 cm (21.1 in) | — |
| Peso | 2324,0 g (81.98 oz) | — |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 3-7 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
Giant Coot
Extinct
White Swamphen
About These Birds
Giant Coot
Giant Coot (Fulica gigantea) is a 60–65 cm massive coot of Andean high-altitude lakes in Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. All-black plumage with red and yellow frontal shield. Largely flightless; relies on water for escape. Builds enormous floating nests. Feeds mainly on aquatic vegetation.
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.