Black-backed Swamphen
Porphyrio indicus
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Black-backed Swamphen (Porphyrio indicus) is a 42–50 cm large swamphen of the Indonesian archipelago, including Sulawesi, the Moluccas, and New Guinea. Deep purple-blue with conspicuous jet-black back and mantle, distinguishing it from related swamphens. Massive red bill and frontal shield. Inhabits freshwater swamps and rice paddies.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 604.45 g | 21.32 oz |
Habitat & Range
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Porphyrio |
| Species | Porphyrio indicus |
Distribution
Black-backed Swamphen has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family