White Swamphen vs North Island Takahe
Porphyrio albus comparé à Porphyrio mantelli
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | White Swamphen | North Island Takahe |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Porphyrio albus | Porphyrio mantelli |
| Ordre | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famille | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Statut de conservation | Extinct | Extinct |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | — |
| Poids | — | 2487,5 g (87.74 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
White Swamphen only
North Island Takahe only
Statut de conservation
Extinct
White Swamphen
Extinct
North Island Takahe
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.
North Island Takahe
North Island Takahe (Porphyrio mantelli) is an extinct giant flightless swamphen formerly inhabiting New Zealand's North Island. Larger than surviving South Island Takahe; deep blue-green plumage, massive red bill. Extirpated by Māori hunting and deforestation before European contact. Known from subfossil bones across the North Island.