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Azure Gallinule

Porphyrio flavirostris

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
26,4 cm
Gewicht
92,5 g
Familie
Rallidae
Ordnung
Gruiformes

Über uns

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
Flügelspannweite 26,4 cm 10.4 in
Gewicht 92,5 g 3.26 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP.

Gelegegröße

4-5

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Gruiformes (Kraniche und Rallen)
Familie Rallidae (Rallen, Sumpfhühner und Blässhühner)
Genus Porphyrio
Arten Porphyrio flavirostris

Distribution

Azure Gallinule has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Vorhanden Not recorded
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External Databases

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Is the Azure Gallinule endangered?
The Azure Gallinule has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Azure Gallinule nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Azure Gallinule?
The Azure Gallinule has a wingspan of 26.4 cm, weight of 92.5 g.
What order and family does the Azure Gallinule belong to?
The Azure Gallinule (Porphyrio flavirostris) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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