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Azure Gallinule

Porphyrio flavirostris

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
26,4 cm
Масса
92,5 g
Семейство
Rallidae
Отряд
Gruiformes

The Azure Gallinule (Porphyrio flavirostris) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.4 cm and a weight of 92.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Azure Gallinule (Porphyrio flavirostris) is a small 23–27 cm, pale gallinule of South America's Amazonian and Orinoco floodplains. Pale blue-grey plumage with white underparts, yellow-green bill, and pink legs. Inhabits floating grasses and water hyacinth mats in slow rivers and flooded savannas. Secretive; walks on floating vegetation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 26,4 cm 10.4 in
Масса 92,5 g 3.26 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: CP.

Размер кладки

4-5

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Семейство Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Porphyrio
Виды Porphyrio flavirostris

Distribution

Azure Gallinule has been recorded in 4 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Azure Gallinule endangered?
The Azure Gallinule has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Azure Gallinule nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Azure Gallinule?
The Azure Gallinule has a wingspan of 26.4 cm, weight of 92.5 g.
What order and family does the Azure Gallinule belong to?
The Azure Gallinule (Porphyrio flavirostris) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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