White Swamphen vs Ruddy-breasted Crake
Porphyrio albus comparado com Zapornia fusca
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | White Swamphen | Ruddy-breasted Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Porphyrio albus | Zapornia fusca |
| Ordem | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Família | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Estado de conservação | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | 18,9 cm (7.4 in) |
| Peso | — | 65,89999999999999 g (2.32 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | -- | 3-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
White Swamphen only
Nenhum
Ruddy-breasted Crake only
Estado de conservação
Extinct
White Swamphen
Least Concern
Ruddy-breasted 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.
Ruddy-breasted Crake
Ruddy-breasted Crake (Zapornia fusca) is a small 19–23 cm crake of South and East Asia. Rich rufous-chestnut underparts; dark brown upperparts; red bill and legs. Breeds from Pakistan east through China, Japan, and Indonesia; partially migratory. Inhabits dense freshwater marshes, rice paddies, and reed beds.