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Philipine Swamphen

Porphyrio pulverulentus

Not Evaluated
Berat
773,9 g
Famili
Rallidae
Ordo
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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Tentang

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
Berat 773,9 g 27.30 oz

Habitat & Range

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Philipine Swamphen has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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