White Swamphen vs Black-backed Swamphen
Porphyrio albus 比較対象 Porphyrio indicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | White Swamphen | Black-backed Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Porphyrio albus | Porphyrio indicus |
| 目 | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| 科 | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| 保全状況 | Extinct | Not Evaluated |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | — | — |
| 体重 | — | 604.45 g (21.32 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | -- |
| 一腹卵数 | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
保全状況
Extinct
White Swamphen
Not Evaluated
Black-backed Swamphen
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.
Black-backed Swamphen
Black-backed Swamphen (Porphyrio indicus) is a 42–50 cm large swamphen of the Indonesian archipelago, including Sulawesi, the Moluccas, and New Guinea. Deep purple-blue with conspicuous jet-black back and mantle, distinguishing it from related swamphens. Massive red bill and frontal shield. Inhabits freshwater swamps and rice paddies.