Philipine Swamphen
Porphyrio pulverulentus
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Philippine Swamphen (Porphyrio pulverulentus) is a 42–48 cm swamphen endemic to the Philippines. Deep blue-purple plumage with greenish-bronze back; large red bill and frontal shield. Inhabits freshwater marshes, lake margins, and rice paddies across the main Philippine islands. Feeds on aquatic plants, invertebrates, and small vertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 773.9 g | 27.30 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 pulverulentus |
Distribution
Philipine Swamphen has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family