White Swamphen vs Western Water Rail
Porphyrio albus 比較対象 Rallus aquaticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | White Swamphen | Western Water Rail |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Porphyrio albus | Rallus aquaticus |
| 目 | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| 科 | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| 保全状況 | Extinct | Least Concern |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | — | 22.8 cm (9.0 in) |
| 体重 | — | 122.5 g (4.32 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | -- |
| 一腹卵数 | -- | 6-11 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
保全状況
Extinct
White Swamphen
Least Concern
Western Water Rail
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.
Western Water Rail
ヨーロッパ・アジアの密な葦原・湿地で繁殖するクイナ（体長23〜28cm）。茶褐色の縦縞模様と赤い嘴が特徴だが、葦原に隠れてほとんど姿を見せない。Rallus aquaticus（クイナ）は夜行性で、「豚が泣くような」独特の鳴き声を葦原から発する。移動時は地面をすり足で歩き回り、昆虫やミミズ、小型魚を食べる。Rallidae科。