White Swamphen vs Ruddy-breasted Crake

Porphyrio albus в сравнении с Zapornia fusca

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика White Swamphen Ruddy-breasted Crake
Научное название Porphyrio albus Zapornia fusca
Отряд Gruiformes Gruiformes
Семейство Rallidae Rallidae
Охранный статус Extinct Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 18,9 cm (7.4 in)
Масса 65,89999999999999 g (2.32 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки -- 3-9
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

White Swamphen only

Нет

Ruddy-breasted Crake only

Охранный статус

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.

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