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Purple Gallinule

Porphyrio martinicus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
34,9 cm
Berat
239,5666666666667 g
Famili
Rallidae
Ordo
Gruiformes

Tentang

Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinicus) is a dazzling 26–37 cm rail of the Americas. Brilliant purple-blue plumage with green back, red and yellow bill, blue frontal shield, and yellow legs. Inhabits freshwater marshes with floating vegetation from the southern USA to Argentina. A strong wanderer; recorded across the Atlantic.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 34,9 cm 13.7 in
Berat 239,5666666666667 g 8.45 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-23 days. Fledging: 35-49 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 martinicus

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Purple Gallinule endangered?
The Purple Gallinule has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Purple Gallinule nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-23 days. Fledging: 35-49 days.
How big is the Purple Gallinule?
The Purple Gallinule has a wingspan of 34.9 cm, weight of 239.5666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Purple Gallinule belong to?
The Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinicus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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