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Vertebrata (1207)
Aves (Birds) (327)
Gruiformes (11)
Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) (10)
Gallirallus striatus
Porphyrio porphyrio
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Purple Swamphen
Porzana cinerea
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Con Foley
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Identified By: Con Foley & David Tan JX
More information on the species on Wikipedia.
Species Interactions (4)
Feeds on
Neptunia plena
References
Lok & Subaraj, 2008. Nature in Singapore 1: 219-224
Navua Sedge
Kyllinga polyphylla
References
Loei & Wee, 2014. Bird Ecology Study Group blog
Creeping Water Primrose
Ludwigia adscendens
References
Lok & Subaraj, 2008. Nature in Singapore 1: 219-224
Preys on
Golden Apple Snail
Pomacea canaliculata
References
Lok & Subaraj, 2008. Nature in Singapore 1: 219-224
Basic Information
Classification:
Vertebrata: Aves: Gruiformes: Rallidae (Rails, Crakes and Coots)
Residency Status:
Native
Biology/Ecology
IUCN Redlist status:
Least concern
External Links
Bird Ecology Study Group
Nature in Singapore
Porphyrio porphyrio viridis
Begbie, 1834 (Purple Swamphen), gem of Singapore's marshes
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