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Grey-headed Swamphen
Porphyrio poliocephalus
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Not Evaluated
Peso
659,5 g
Familia
Rallidae
Orden
Gruiformes
Acerca de
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Peso | 659,5 g | 23.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-7
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Familia | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Porphyrio |
| Especies | Porphyrio poliocephalus |
External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
How does the Grey-headed Swamphen nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Grey-headed Swamphen?
The Grey-headed Swamphen has a weight of 659.5 g.
What order and family does the Grey-headed Swamphen belong to?
The Grey-headed Swamphen (Porphyrio poliocephalus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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