White Swamphen vs Eastern Water Rail
Porphyrio albus comparado con Rallus indicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | White Swamphen | Eastern Water Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Porphyrio albus | Rallus indicus |
| Orden | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Familia | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Estado de conservación | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | 24,8 cm (9.8 in) |
| Peso | — | 133,0 g (4.69 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | -- | 5-12 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Extinct
White Swamphen
Least Concern
Eastern Water Rail
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.
Eastern Water Rail
Eastern Water Rail (Rallus indicus), 28 cm. Very similar to Western Water Rail; brown above, grey-blue below, barred flanks. Breeds in eastern Asia and winters in South and Southeast Asia. Inhabits freshwater reedbeds and swamp margins. Omnivore. Least Concern.