White Swamphen vs Tasmanian Native-hen

Porphyrio albus в сравнении с Tribonyx mortierii

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика White Swamphen Tasmanian Native-hen
Научное название Porphyrio albus Tribonyx mortierii
Отряд Gruiformes Gruiformes
Семейство Rallidae Rallidae
Охранный статус Extinct Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 37,1 cm (14.6 in)
Масса 1292,5 g (45.59 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки -- 5-8
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

White Swamphen only

Tasmanian Native-hen only

Нет

Охранный статус

Extinct

White Swamphen

Least Concern

Tasmanian Native-hen

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.

Tasmanian Native-hen

Tasmanian Native-hen (Tribonyx mortierii) is a 43–51 cm large flightless rail endemic to Tasmania. Dark olive-brown with white flank spots, red eye, and upright tail. Inhabits grasslands, farmland, and wetland margins. Social; defends territories in small family groups. Grazes mainly on grass and herbs. Vulnerable to predation by introduced foxes.

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