White Swamphen vs South Island Takahe
Porphyrio albus comparado com Porphyrio hochstetteri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | White Swamphen | South Island Takahe |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Porphyrio albus | Porphyrio hochstetteri |
| Ordem | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Família | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Estado de conservação | Extinct | Endangered |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | 46,5 cm (18.3 in) |
| Peso | — | 2487,5 g (87.74 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | -- | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
White Swamphen only
South Island Takahe only
Estado de conservação
Extinct
White Swamphen
Endangered
South 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.
South Island Takahe
South Island Takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri) is a 50–63 cm flightless swamphen endemic to New Zealand's South Island alpine tussock grasslands. Deep blue-green plumage with green-brown back; massive red bill and frontal shield. Rediscovered in Fiordland in 1948 after presumed extinction.