Grey-headed Swamphen
Porphyrio poliocephalus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="porphyrio-poliocephalus"></birdfyi-bird>The Grey-headed Swamphen (Porphyrio poliocephalus) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rallen, sumpfhühner und blässhühner), within the order Gruiformes (kraniche und rallen). Recorded measurements include a weight of 659.5 g.
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Grey-headed Swamphen (Porphyrio poliocephalus) is a 38–48 cm swamphen of South and Southeast Asia, from Turkey east to southern China and Sri Lanka. Deep purple-blue with greenish back; distinguished by pale grey head contrasting with body. Large red bill and frontal shield. Inhabits freshwater marshes and reed beds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Gewicht | 659,5 g | 23.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Gruiformes (Kraniche und Rallen) |
| Familie | Rallidae (Rallen, Sumpfhühner und Blässhühner) |
| Genus | Porphyrio |
| Arten | Porphyrio poliocephalus |
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