Allen's Gallinule

Porphyrio alleni

Least Concern

पंखों का फैलाव

30.5 cm

वजन

141.8 g

कुल

Rallidae

गण

Gruiformes

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के बारे में

Allen's Gallinule (Porphyrio alleni) is a small 23–26 cm, colorful gallinule of sub-Saharan Africa. Deep blue-purple plumage with olive-green back, red bill and frontal shield, and red legs. Inhabits dense freshwater marshes, floating vegetation, and papyrus swamps. Partially migratory; disperses widely after rains.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव	30.5 cm	12.0 in
वजन	141.8 g	5.00 oz

Habitat & Range

🌿 Wetland 🌾 Grassland

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days.

अंडों की संख्या

3-8

वर्गिकी

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
गण	Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
कुल	Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus	Porphyrio
प्रजातियां	Porphyrio alleni

Distribution

Allen's Gallinule has been recorded in 3 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded