Azure Gallinule
Porphyrio flavirostris
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Azure Gallinule (Porphyrio flavirostris) is a small 23–27 cm, pale gallinule of South America's Amazonian and Orinoco floodplains. Pale blue-grey plumage with white underparts, yellow-green bill, and pink legs. Inhabits floating grasses and water hyacinth mats in slow rivers and flooded savannas. Secretive; walks on floating vegetation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 26.4 cm | 10.4 in |
| Weight | 92.5 g | 3.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
4-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Porphyrio |
| Species | Porphyrio flavirostris |
Distribution
Azure Gallinule has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family