White Swamphen vs Band-bellied Crake
Porphyrio albus в сравнении с Zapornia paykullii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | White Swamphen | Band-bellied Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Porphyrio albus | Zapornia paykullii |
| Отряд | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Семейство | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Охранный статус | Extinct | Near Threatened |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | — | 25,3 cm (10.0 in) |
| Масса | — | 108,4 g (3.82 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | -- | 5-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Extinct
White Swamphen
Near Threatened
Band-bellied 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.
Band-bellied Crake
Band-bellied Crake (Zapornia paykullii) is a small 18–22 cm, migratory crake of East Asia. Dark brown above; chestnut breast; lower underparts strongly barred black and white; red legs. Breeds in Russia and China; winters in South-East Asia, the Philippines, and Sulawesi. Inhabits freshwater marshes and wet grassland. Secretive.