Philippine Swamphen
Philippine Swamphen (<em>Porphyrio pulverulentus</em>) is a species of Rails, Crakes &amp; Coots (<em>Rallidae</em>) in the order Cranes and Allies.
Overview
Philippine Swamphen (Porphyrio pulverulentus) is a species of Rails, Crakes & Coots (Rallidae) in the order Cranes and Allies.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Porphyrio; binomial: Porphyrio pulverulentus; authority: Temminck, 1826.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Philippine Swamphen is split from Western [Purple] Swamphen P. porphyrio (Sangster 1998; Garcia-R & Trewick 2015).
