Australasian Swamphen
Porphyrio melanotus
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Australasian Swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus) is a 44–50 cm large gallinule of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific islands. Deep blue-purple with greenish-black back and upper wings; massive red bill and frontal shield. Inhabits freshwater and brackish marshes, lake margins, and grassy areas near water.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1006.5 g | 35.50 oz |
Habitat & Range
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 23-27 days. Fledging: 44-60 days.
Clutch Size
2-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Porphyrio |
| Species | Porphyrio melanotus |
Distribution
Australasian Swamphen has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family