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Azure Gallinule

Porphyrio flavirostris

Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
26,4 cm
Ağırlık
92,5 g
Familya
Rallidae
Takım
Gruiformes

Hakkında

Azure Gallinule (Porphyrio flavirostris) is a small 23–27 cm, pale gallinule of South America's Amazonian and Orinoco floodplains. Pale blue-grey plumage with white underparts, yellow-green bill, and pink legs. Inhabits floating grasses and water hyacinth mats in slow rivers and flooded savannas. Secretive; walks on floating vegetation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Kanat Açıklığı 26,4 cm 10.4 in
Ağırlık 92,5 g 3.26 oz

Habitat & Range

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

Nest type: CP.

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

4-5

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Familya Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Porphyrio
Türler Porphyrio flavirostris

Distribution

Azure Gallinule has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Mevcut Not recorded
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Sık Sorulan Sorular

Is the Azure Gallinule endangered?
The Azure Gallinule has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Azure Gallinule nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Azure Gallinule?
The Azure Gallinule has a wingspan of 26.4 cm, weight of 92.5 g.
What order and family does the Azure Gallinule belong to?
The Azure Gallinule (Porphyrio flavirostris) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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