White Swamphen vs Red-necked Crake
Porphyrio albus comparé à Rallina tricolor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | White Swamphen | Red-necked Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Porphyrio albus | Rallina tricolor |
| Ordre | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famille | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Statut de conservation | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 26,9 cm (10.6 in) |
| Poids | — | 184,66666666666666 g (6.51 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 3-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Extinct
White Swamphen
Least Concern
Red-necked 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.
Red-necked Crake
Red-necked Crake (Rallina tricolor) is a 27–30 cm crake of lowland New Guinea and north-eastern Australia. Bright rufous-chestnut head and neck; dark olive-brown back; white-barred black lower breast and belly. Inhabits rainforest undergrowth near streams and dense forest wetlands. Summer visitor to Cape York, Australia. Secretive; calls at night.