Weka vs White Swamphen

Gallirallus australis 比較対象 Porphyrio albus

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Weka White Swamphen
学名 Gallirallus australis Porphyrio albus
Gruiformes Gruiformes
Rallidae Rallidae
保全状況 Vulnerable Extinct
体長
翼開長 33.4 cm (13.1 in)
体重 880.5 g (31.06 oz)
食性 -- --
一腹卵数 2-4 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

Weka only

White Swamphen only

None

保全状況

Vulnerable

Weka

Extinct

White Swamphen

About These Birds

Weka

Weka (Gallirallus australis), 53 cm. Large flightless rail; brown with dark streaks; strong bill and legs. Endemic to New Zealand. Inhabits a wide range of habitats including forest, scrub and pasture. Omnivore: invertebrates, lizards, berries and carrion. Near Threatened; locally vulnerable to predators.

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.

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