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Purple Gallinule

Porphyrio martinicus

Least Concern
Envergadura
34,9 cm
Peso
239,5666666666667 g
Família
Rallidae
Ordem
Gruiformes

Sobre

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
Envergadura 34,9 cm 13.7 in
Peso 239,5666666666667 g 8.45 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

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

Tamanho da postura

3-8

Taxonomia

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

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Perguntas frequentes

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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