Allen's Gallinule
Porphyrio alleni
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<birdfyi-bird slug="porphyrio-alleni"></birdfyi-bird>The Allen's Gallinule (Porphyrio alleni) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30.5 cm and a weight of 141.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
Allen's Gallinule (Porphyrio alleni) is a small 23–26 cm, colorful gallinule of sub-Saharan Africa. Deep blue-purple plumage with olive-green back, red bill and frontal shield, and red legs. Inhabits dense freshwater marshes, floating vegetation, and papyrus swamps. Partially migratory; disperses widely after rains.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 30,5 cm | 12.0 in |
| Ağırlık | 141,8 g | 5.00 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
3-8
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Familya | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Porphyrio |
| Türler | Porphyrio alleni |
Distribution
Allen's Gallinule has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family