Western swamphen
Porphyrio porphyrio
ok. 51 cmDorosły ptak
total length
total length
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- Mass
- 850–1 050 gZakres ADW; starsze szerokie ujęcie taksonu
Western swamphen — size comparison
The western swamphen lives in reedbeds, marshes and beside shallow lakes. It has a powerful red bill and very long toes that distribute body weight over soft gr
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Total lengthScale in cm
0204060
approx. 51 cm
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Western swamphen — size comparison — facts and sources
The western swamphen lives in reedbeds, marshes and beside shallow lakes. It has a powerful red bill and very long toes that distribute body weight over soft ground and aquatic vegetation.
It climbs reeds skilfully and holds food with a foot. Aquatic plants, seeds, invertebrates and small vertebrates provide food. It defends its occupied area, travelling between dense stems and floating leaves.