White Swamphen vs North Island Takahe
Porphyrio albus в сравнении с Porphyrio mantelli
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | White Swamphen | North Island Takahe |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Porphyrio albus | Porphyrio mantelli |
| Отряд | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Семейство | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Охранный статус | Extinct | Extinct |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | — | — |
| Масса | — | 2487,5 g (87.74 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | -- | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
White Swamphen only
North Island Takahe only
Охранный статус
Extinct
White Swamphen
Extinct
North Island Takahe
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.
North Island Takahe
North Island Takahe (Porphyrio mantelli) is an extinct giant flightless swamphen formerly inhabiting New Zealand's North Island. Larger than surviving South Island Takahe; deep blue-green plumage, massive red bill. Extirpated by Māori hunting and deforestation before European contact. Known from subfossil bones across the North Island.