Slaty-breasted Wood-rail vs White Swamphen
Aramides saracura comparé à Porphyrio albus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Slaty-breasted Wood-rail | White Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Aramides saracura | Porphyrio albus |
| Ordre | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famille | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 36,4 cm (14.3 in) | — |
| Poids | 500,0 g (17.64 oz) | — |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 4-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Slaty-breasted Wood-rail
Extinct
White Swamphen
About These Birds
Slaty-breasted Wood-rail
Slaty-breasted Wood-rail (Aramides saracura), 36 cm. Grey head and breast; olive back; rufous belly; red legs. Endemic to Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil and adjacent Argentina and Paraguay. Inhabits riparian and gallery forest. Omnivore. Least Concern; common in its restricted Atlantic Forest range.
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.