Red-fronted Coot vs White Swamphen
Fulica rufifrons 对比 Porphyrio albus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Red-fronted Coot | White Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Fulica rufifrons | Porphyrio albus |
| 目 | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| 科 | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Extinct |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 33.8 cm (13.3 in) | — |
| 体重 | 675.0 g (23.81 oz) | — |
| 食性 | -- | -- |
| 产卵数 | 2-9 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
保护状况
Least Concern
Red-fronted Coot
Extinct
White Swamphen
About These Birds
Red-fronted Coot
Red-fronted Coot (Fulica rufifrons) is a 36–42 cm coot of South America's Andean and southern marshes, from Argentina and Chile north to Bolivia. All-black plumage with a conspicuous bright red frontal shield and white bill. Inhabits large open freshwater lakes with reed margins. Feeds on aquatic vegetation by diving and dabbling. Locally common.
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.