Grey-headed Swamphen
Porphyrio poliocephalus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="porphyrio-poliocephalus"></birdfyi-bird>The Grey-headed Swamphen (Porphyrio poliocephalus) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a weight of 659.5 g.
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Grey-headed Swamphen (Porphyrio poliocephalus) is a 38–48 cm swamphen of South and Southeast Asia, from Turkey east to southern China and Sri Lanka. Deep purple-blue with greenish back; distinguished by pale grey head contrasting with body. Large red bill and frontal shield. Inhabits freshwater marshes and reed beds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Масса | 659,5 g | 23.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: PL.
Размер кладки
3-7
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Семейство | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Porphyrio |
| Виды | Porphyrio poliocephalus |
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