White Swamphen vs Eastern Water Rail
Porphyrio albus so với Rallus indicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Thuộc Tính | White Swamphen | Eastern Water Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Tên Khoa Học | Porphyrio albus | Rallus indicus |
| Bộ | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Họ | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Chiều Dài | — | — |
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | — | 24,8 cm (9.8 in) |
| Khối Lượng | — | 133,0 g (4.69 oz) |
| Chế Độ Ăn | -- | -- |
| Số Trứng | -- | 5-12 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Extinct
White Swamphen
Least Concern
Eastern Water Rail
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.
Eastern Water Rail
Eastern Water Rail (Rallus indicus), 28 cm. Very similar to Western Water Rail; brown above, grey-blue below, barred flanks. Breeds in eastern Asia and winters in South and Southeast Asia. Inhabits freshwater reedbeds and swamp margins. Omnivore. Least Concern.