White Swamphen vs North Island Takahe

Porphyrio albus 比較対象 Porphyrio mantelli

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 White Swamphen North Island Takahe
学名 Porphyrio albus Porphyrio mantelli
Gruiformes Gruiformes
Rallidae Rallidae
保全状況 Extinct Extinct
体長
翼開長
体重 2487.5 g (87.74 oz)
食性 -- --
一腹卵数 -- 1-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

White Swamphen only

North Island Takahe only

保全状況

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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