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Purple Gallinule

Porphyrio martinicus

Least Concern
翼開長
34.9 cm
体重
239.5666666666667 g
Rallidae
Gruiformes

について

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
翼開長 34.9 cm 13.7 in
体重 239.5666666666667 g 8.45 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

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

一腹卵数

3-8

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Porphyrio
Porphyrio martinicus

External Databases

よくある質問

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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