White Swamphen vs Eastern Water Rail
Porphyrio albus comparé à Rallus indicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | White Swamphen | Eastern Water Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Porphyrio albus | Rallus indicus |
| Ordre | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famille | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Statut de conservation | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 24,8 cm (9.8 in) |
| Poids | — | 133,0 g (4.69 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 5-12 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
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.