Black-backed Swamphen
Porphyrio indicus
Data DeficientAves · 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