African Swamphen
African Swamphen (<em>Porphyrio madagascariensis</em>) is a species of Rails, Crakes &amp; Coots (<em>Rallidae</em>) in the order Cranes and Allies.
Overview
African Swamphen (Porphyrio madagascariensis) is a species of Rails, Crakes & Coots (Rallidae) in the order Cranes and Allies.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Porphyrio; binomial: Porphyrio madagascariensis; authority: (Latham, 1801).
Distribution
Breeding range: Africa.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
African Swamphen is split (1.0) from Purple Swamphen.
