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Purple Swamphen

Porphyrio porphyrio

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
47,0 cm
Масса
777,5 g
Семейство
Rallidae
Отряд
Gruiformes

The Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 47 cm and a weight of 777.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) is a large 38–50 cm purple-blue gallinule of Mediterranean Europe and Central Asia. Deep blue-purple with greenish back, massive red bill and frontal shield, and red legs. Inhabits large reed beds, marsh edges, and rice paddies. Walks through vegetation and can climb reed stems.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 47,0 cm 18.5 in
Масса 777,5 g 27.43 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: HC,PL. Incubation: 23-27 days. Fledging: 60 days.

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Таксономия

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

Distribution

Purple Swamphen has been recorded in 10 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Purple Swamphen endangered?
The Purple Swamphen has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Purple Swamphen nest?
Nest type: HC,PL. Incubation: 23-27 days. Fledging: 60 days.
How big is the Purple Swamphen?
The Purple Swamphen has a wingspan of 47.0 cm, weight of 777.5 g.
What order and family does the Purple Swamphen belong to?
The Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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