Purple Gallinule
Porphyrio martinicus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="porphyrio-martinicus"></birdfyi-bird>The Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinicus) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.9 cm and a weight of 239.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinicus) is a dazzling 26–37 cm rail of the Americas. Brilliant purple-blue plumage with green back, red and yellow bill, blue frontal shield, and yellow legs. Inhabits freshwater marshes with floating vegetation from the southern USA to Argentina. A strong wanderer; recorded across the Atlantic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 34,9 cm | 13.7 in |
| Khối Lượng | 239,5666666666667 g | 8.45 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-23 days. Fledging: 35-49 days.
Số Trứng
3-8
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Họ | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Porphyrio |
| Loài | Porphyrio martinicus |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family