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Purple Gallinule

Porphyrio martinicus

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
34,9 cm
Масса
239,5666666666667 g
Семейство
Rallidae
Отряд
Gruiformes

О нас

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
Размах крыльев 34,9 cm 13.7 in
Масса 239,5666666666667 g 8.45 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

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

Размер кладки

3-8

Таксономия

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

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

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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