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Lord Howe Swamphen

Lord Howe Swamphen

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The Lord Howe Swamphen (Porphyrio albus) was an extinct flightless rail endemic to Lord Howe Island, off the coast of Australia. Known from historical accounts and a few specimens, it was a large, predominantly white bird with a red bill and legs.
Where to spot
This species is extinct and cannot be observed in the wild. Historically, it was confined to Lord Howe Island in the Tasman Sea.
How to spot
As an extinct species, direct observation is not possible. Its existence is documented through historical records and a limited number of preserved specimens.
When to spot
Not applicable as the species is extinct.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Porphyrio albus 1790 unknown artist.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Porphyrio albus 1873.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This flightless swamphen was remarkably tame, a characteristic that sadly contributed to its rapid extinction following human settlement and the introduction of pigs and dogs in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
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