Black-backed Swamphen

Porphyrio indicus

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Aves · Gruiformes · Rallidae

About

The black-backed swamphen is a species of swamphen occurring from southeast Asia to Sulawesi and Borneo. It used to be considered a subspecies of the purple swamphen, which it resembles, but has a large shield, black upperparts, and the side of the head is blackish.

Fun Fact

It used to be considered a subspecies of the purple swamphen, which it resembles, but has a large shield, black upperparts, and the side of the head is blackish.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in wetlands, preferring those with slow-flowing water.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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