Allen's Gallinule

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Allen's Gallinule (<em>Porphyrio alleni</em>) is a species of Rails, Crakes & Coots (<em>Rallidae</em>) in the order Cranes and Allies.

Overview

Allen's Gallinule (Porphyrio alleni) is a species of Rails, Crakes & Coots (Rallidae) in the order Cranes and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Porphyrio; binomial: Porphyrio alleni; authority: Thomson, 1842.

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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