Species Porphyrio porphyrio (Linnaeus, 1758) (Purple swamphen)

Biological classification:
  • kingdom: Animalia
  • - phylum: Chordata
  • -- order: Gruiformes
  • --- family: Rallidae
  • ---- species: Porphyrio porphyrio
Characteristics:omnivore; body-length: 46 cm; purplish to turquoise plumage; massive red bill and frontal shield; long red legs and toes
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References:Sinclair 1994: 104
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