White Swamphen vs Australian Crake

Porphyrio albus dibandingkan dengan Porzana fluminea

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut White Swamphen Australian Crake
Nama Ilmiah Porphyrio albus Porzana fluminea
Ordo Gruiformes Gruiformes
Famili Rallidae Rallidae
Status Konservasi Extinct Least Concern
Panjang
Rentang Sayap 19,4 cm (7.6 in)
Berat 62,333333333333336 g (2.20 oz)
Diet -- --
Ukuran Sarang -- 3-7
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

White Swamphen only

Australian Crake only

Status Konservasi

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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