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Philipine Swamphen

Porphyrio pulverulentus

Not Evaluated
Poids
773,9 g
Famille
Rallidae
Ordre
Gruiformes

The Philipine Swamphen (Porphyrio pulverulentus) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a weight of 773.9 g.

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À propos

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
Poids 773,9 g 27.30 oz

Habitat & Range

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Famille Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Porphyrio
Espèces Porphyrio pulverulentus

Distribution

Philipine Swamphen has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

How does the Philipine Swamphen nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Philipine Swamphen?
The Philipine Swamphen has a weight of 773.9 g.
What order and family does the Philipine Swamphen belong to?
The Philipine Swamphen (Porphyrio pulverulentus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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