American Coot vs White Swamphen

Fulica americana в сравнении с Porphyrio albus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика American Coot White Swamphen
Научное название Fulica americana Porphyrio albus
Отряд Gruiformes Gruiformes
Семейство Rallidae Rallidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Extinct
Длина
Размах крыльев 36,6 cm (14.4 in)
Масса 568,1666666666666 g (20.04 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 6-15 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

American Coot only

White Swamphen only

Охранный статус

Least Concern

American Coot

Extinct

White Swamphen

About These Birds

American Coot

American Coot (Fulica americana) is a 34–43 cm abundant North American waterbird. Slate-black with distinctive white frontal shield and bill; reddish knob at top of shield. Inhabits freshwater and brackish marshes, lakes, and ponds from Canada to Panama. Gregarious; forms large winter flocks. Feeds on aquatic vegetation, algae, and invertebrates.

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.

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