Purple Swamphen
Porphyrio porphyrio
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Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) is a large 38–50 cm purple-blue gallinule of Mediterranean Europe and Central Asia. Deep blue-purple with greenish back, massive red bill and frontal shield, and red legs. Inhabits large reed beds, marsh edges, and rice paddies. Walks through vegetation and can climb reed stems.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 47,0 cm | 18.5 in |
| Khối Lượng | 777,5 g | 27.43 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: HC,PL. Incubation: 23-27 days. Fledging: 60 days.
Số Trứng
2-7
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Họ | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Porphyrio |
| Loài | Porphyrio porphyrio |
Distribution
Purple Swamphen has been recorded in 10 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family