Allen's Gallinule

Allen's Gallinule

Porphyrio alleni

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
30.5 cm
वजन
141.8 g
कुल
Rallidae
गण
Gruiformes

The Allen's Gallinule (Porphyrio alleni) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30.5 cm and a weight of 141.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days.

अंडों की संख्या

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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.

उपस्थित Not recorded

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Is the Allen's Gallinule endangered?
The Allen's Gallinule has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Allen's Gallinule nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days.
How big is the Allen's Gallinule?
The Allen's Gallinule has a wingspan of 30.5 cm, weight of 141.8 g.
What order and family does the Allen's Gallinule belong to?
The Allen's Gallinule (Porphyrio alleni) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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