White Swamphen vs Miller's Rail
Porphyrio albus comparado com Zapornia nigra
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | White Swamphen | Miller's Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Porphyrio albus | Zapornia nigra |
| Ordem | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Família | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Estado de conservação | Extinct | Extinct |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | — |
| Peso | — | — |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Extinct
White Swamphen
Extinct
Miller's 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.
Miller's Rail
Miller's Rail (Zapornia nigra) is an extinct flightless rail formerly endemic to Tahiti and neighboring Society Islands, French Polynesia. Known only from subfossil bones described in the 20th century. Presumed extirpated following Polynesian arrival around 1,000 years ago.