Allen's Gallinule

Allen's Gallinule

Porphyrio alleni

Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
30,5 cm
Ağırlık
141,8 g
Familya
Rallidae
Takım
Gruiformes

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

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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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Mevcut Not recorded
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Sık Sorulan Sorular

Is the Allen's Gallinule endangered?
The Allen's Gallinule has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Allen's Gallinule nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days.
How big is the Allen's Gallinule?
The Allen's Gallinule has a wingspan of 30.5 cm, weight of 141.8 g.
What order and family does the Allen's Gallinule belong to?
The Allen's Gallinule (Porphyrio alleni) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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