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Purple Swamphen

Porphyrio porphyrio

Least Concern
طول الجناح
47,0 cm
الوزن
777,5 g
الفصيلة
Rallidae
الرتبة
Gruiformes
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Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) is a large 38–50 cm purple-blue gallinule of Mediterranean Europe and Central Asia. Deep blue-purple with greenish back, massive red bill and frontal shield, and red legs. Inhabits large reed beds, marsh edges, and rice paddies. Walks through vegetation and can climb reed stems.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 47,0 cm 18.5 in
الوزن 777,5 g 27.43 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: HC,PL. Incubation: 23-27 days. Fledging: 60 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2-7

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
الفصيلة Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Porphyrio
الأنواع Porphyrio porphyrio

Distribution

Purple Swamphen has been recorded in 10 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Purple Swamphen endangered?
The Purple Swamphen has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Purple Swamphen nest?
Nest type: HC,PL. Incubation: 23-27 days. Fledging: 60 days.
How big is the Purple Swamphen?
The Purple Swamphen has a wingspan of 47.0 cm, weight of 777.5 g.
What order and family does the Purple Swamphen belong to?
The Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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