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Azure Gallinule

Porphyrio flavirostris

Least Concern
Envergadura
26,4 cm
Peso
92,5 g
Familia
Rallidae
Orden
Gruiformes
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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
Envergadura 26,4 cm 10.4 in
Peso 92,5 g 3.26 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: CP.

Tamaño de la puesta

4-5

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Gruiformes (Grullas y Rálidos)
Familia Rallidae (Rascones, Polluelas y Fochas)
Genus Porphyrio
Especies Porphyrio flavirostris

Distribution

Azure Gallinule has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Preguntas frecuentes

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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