White Swamphen vs Australasian Swamphen
Porphyrio albus comparado con Porphyrio melanotus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | White Swamphen | Australasian Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Porphyrio albus | Porphyrio melanotus |
| Orden | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Familia | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Estado de conservación | Extinct | Not Evaluated |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | — |
| Peso | — | 1006,5 g (35.50 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | -- | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Extinct
White Swamphen
Not Evaluated
Australasian Swamphen
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.
Australasian Swamphen
Australasian Swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus) is a 44–50 cm large gallinule of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific islands. Deep blue-purple with greenish-black back and upper wings; massive red bill and frontal shield. Inhabits freshwater and brackish marshes, lake margins, and grassy areas near water.