White Swamphen

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White Swamphen (<em>Porphyrio albus</em>) is a species of Rails, Crakes & Coots (<em>Rallidae</em>) in the order Cranes and Allies.

Overview

White Swamphen (Porphyrio albus) is a species of Rails, Crakes & Coots (Rallidae) in the order Cranes and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Porphyrio; binomial: Porphyrio albus; authority: (Shaw, 1790).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extinct in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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