Spot-flanked Gallinule
Porphyriops melanops
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<birdfyi-bird slug="porphyriops-melanops"></birdfyi-bird>The Spot-flanked Gallinule (Porphyriops melanops) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25 cm and a weight of 189.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Spot-flanked Gallinule (Porphyriops melanops) is a small 22–25 cm rail of southern South America's marshes and reed-beds. Dark olive-brown above with white-spotted flanks, grey face, and short red-tipped yellow bill. Frequents still or slow-moving freshwater wetlands in Argentina, Uruguay, southern Brazil, and Chile.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 25,0 cm | 9.8 in |
| Ağırlık | 189,5 g | 6.68 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
4-8
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Familya | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Porphyriops |
| Türler | Porphyriops melanops |
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