Weka vs White Swamphen
Gallirallus australis so với Porphyrio albus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Thuộc Tính | Weka | White Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Tên Khoa Học | Gallirallus australis | Porphyrio albus |
| Bộ | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Họ | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn | Vulnerable | Extinct |
| Chiều Dài | — | — |
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 33,4 cm (13.1 in) | — |
| Khối Lượng | 880,5 g (31.06 oz) | — |
| Chế Độ Ăn | -- | -- |
| Số Trứng | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Vulnerable
Weka
Extinct
White Swamphen
About These Birds
Weka
Weka (Gallirallus australis), 53 cm. Large flightless rail; brown with dark streaks; strong bill and legs. Endemic to New Zealand. Inhabits a wide range of habitats including forest, scrub and pasture. Omnivore: invertebrates, lizards, berries and carrion. Near Threatened; locally vulnerable to predators.
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.