Purple Swamphen
Porphyrio porphyrio
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Gruiformes · Rallidae
About
The western swamphen is a species of swamphen in the rail family Rallidae, one of the six species of purple swamphen. This chicken-sized bird, with its large feet, bright plumage and red bill and frontal shield is easily recognisable in its native range. It used to be considered the nominate subspecies of the purple swamphen, but is now recognised as a separate species. The western swamphen is found in wetlands in Spain, Portugal, southeastern France, Italy and northwestern Africa.
Fun Fact
This chicken-sized bird, with its large feet, bright plumage and red bill and frontal shield is easily recognisable in its native range.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Restricted to the lands bordering the western Mediterranean.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance