Australasian Swamphen

Australasian Swamphen

Porphyrio melanotus

Not Evaluated
Khối Lượng
1006,5 g
Họ
Rallidae
Bộ
Gruiformes
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Giới Thiệu

Australasian Swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus) is a 44–50 cm large gallinule of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific islands. Deep blue-purple with greenish-black back and upper wings; massive red bill and frontal shield. Inhabits freshwater and brackish marshes, lake margins, and grassy areas near water.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Khối Lượng 1006,5 g 35.50 oz

Habitat & Range

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 23-27 days. Fledging: 44-60 days.

Số Trứng

2-6

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Họ Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Porphyrio
Loài Porphyrio melanotus

Distribution

Australasian Swamphen has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

How does the Australasian Swamphen nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 23-27 days. Fledging: 44-60 days.
How big is the Australasian Swamphen?
The Australasian Swamphen has a weight of 1006.5 g.
What order and family does the Australasian Swamphen belong to?
The Australasian Swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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