White Swamphen vs Russet-crowned Crake

Porphyrio albus в сравнении с Rufirallus viridis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика White Swamphen Russet-crowned Crake
Научное название Porphyrio albus Rufirallus viridis
Отряд Gruiformes Gruiformes
Семейство Rallidae Rallidae
Охранный статус Extinct Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 17,6 cm (6.9 in)
Масса 65,0 g (2.29 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки -- 1-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Нет

White Swamphen only

Russet-crowned Crake only

Охранный статус

Extinct

White Swamphen

Least Concern

Russet-crowned 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.

Russet-crowned Crake

Russet-crowned Crake (Rufirallus viridis) is a small 16–18 cm crake of Amazonian lowlands. Olive-brown above; rufous-orange crown contrasts with grey face and underparts; barred flanks. Inhabits forest floor near streams and swampy forest in Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, and the Guianas. Terrestrial; walks through leaf litter. Secretive.

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