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Purple Swamphen

Porphyrio porphyrio

Least Concern
翼展
47.0 cm
体重
777.5 g
Rallidae
Gruiformes
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关于

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
翼展 47.0 cm 18.5 in
体重 777.5 g 27.43 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: HC,PL. Incubation: 23-27 days. Fledging: 60 days.

产卵数

2-7

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Porphyrio
物种 Porphyrio porphyrio

Distribution

Purple Swamphen has been recorded in 10 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

Is the Purple Swamphen endangered?
The Purple Swamphen has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Purple Swamphen nest?
Nest type: HC,PL. Incubation: 23-27 days. Fledging: 60 days.
How big is the Purple Swamphen?
The Purple Swamphen has a wingspan of 47.0 cm, weight of 777.5 g.
What order and family does the Purple Swamphen belong to?
The Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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