White Swamphen vs Black-banded Crake
Porphyrio albus comparado com Porzana fasciata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | White Swamphen | Black-banded Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Porphyrio albus | Porzana fasciata |
| Ordem | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Família | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Estado de conservação | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | 18,4 cm (7.2 in) |
| Peso | — | 69,0 g (2.43 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Extinct
White Swamphen
Least Concern
Black-banded Crake
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-banded Crake
Black-banded Crake (Porzana fasciata) is a small 16–18 cm crake of lowland Amazonia and the Guianas. Dark brown above; heavily barred black and white below; reddish bill and legs. Inhabits dense marsh vegetation, flooded forest edges, and wet grassland in northern South America. Secretive; detected by sharp calls. Feeds on invertebrates and seeds.