Allen's Gallinule

Allen's Gallinule

Porphyrio alleni

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
30,5 cm
Berat
141,8 g
Famili
Rallidae
Ordo
Gruiformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 30,5 cm 12.0 in
Berat 141,8 g 5.00 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days.

Ukuran Sarang

3-8

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Famili Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Porphyrio
Spesies Porphyrio alleni

Distribution

Allen's Gallinule has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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