White Swamphen vs North Island Takahe

Porphyrio albus dibandingkan dengan Porphyrio mantelli

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut White Swamphen North Island Takahe
Nama Ilmiah Porphyrio albus Porphyrio mantelli
Ordo Gruiformes Gruiformes
Famili Rallidae Rallidae
Status Konservasi Extinct Extinct
Panjang
Rentang Sayap
Berat 2487,5 g (87.74 oz)
Diet -- --
Ukuran Sarang -- 1-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

White Swamphen only

North Island Takahe only

Status Konservasi

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.

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