White Swamphen vs Australian Crake

Porphyrio albus comparé à Porzana fluminea

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut White Swamphen Australian Crake
Nom scientifique Porphyrio albus Porzana fluminea
Ordre Gruiformes Gruiformes
Famille Rallidae Rallidae
Statut de conservation Extinct Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 19,4 cm (7.6 in)
Poids 62,333333333333336 g (2.20 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée -- 3-7
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

White Swamphen only

Australian Crake only

Statut de conservation

Extinct

White Swamphen

Least Concern

Australian Crake

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.

Australian Crake

Australian Crake (Porzana fluminea) is a small 17–19 cm rail endemic to south-eastern and south-western Australia. Dark olive-brown above with white spots; blue-grey face and underparts; barred flanks. Inhabits freshwater swamps with dense emergent vegetation. Secretive; detected by sharp call notes. Feeds on aquatic invertebrates and seeds.

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