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Philipine Swamphen

Porphyrio pulverulentus

Not Evaluated
Khối Lượng
773,9 g
Họ
Rallidae
Bộ
Gruiformes

Giới Thiệu

Philippine Swamphen (Porphyrio pulverulentus) is a 42–48 cm swamphen endemic to the Philippines. Deep blue-purple plumage with greenish-bronze back; large red bill and frontal shield. Inhabits freshwater marshes, lake margins, and rice paddies across the main Philippine islands. Feeds on aquatic plants, invertebrates, and small vertebrates.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Khối Lượng 773,9 g 27.30 oz

Habitat & Range

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: CP.

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

Philipine 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 Philipine Swamphen nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Philipine Swamphen?
The Philipine Swamphen has a weight of 773.9 g.
What order and family does the Philipine Swamphen belong to?
The Philipine Swamphen (Porphyrio pulverulentus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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