About the Philippine Swamphen
Philippine swamphen is a species of swamphen occurring in the Philippines and in the Talaud Islands, Indonesia. In the Philippines, it is found on Luzon, Mindanao, and other larger islands. Its habitat is dense reedbeds in swamps and wetlands, and fringing vegetation by lakes, ponds and rivers.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Porphyrio pulverulentus |
| Species Codes | purswa5, PUSW, PHSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Philippine Swamphen belong to?
The Philippine Swamphen (Porphyrio pulverulentus) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Philippine Swamphen?
Philippine swamphen is a species of swamphen occurring in the Philippines and in the Talaud Islands, Indonesia. In the Philippines, it is found on Luzon, Mindanao, and other larger islands. Its habitat is dense reedbeds in swamps and wetlands, and fringing vegetation by lakes, ponds and rivers....
Where can I report a Philippine Swamphen sighting?
You can log sightings of Philippine Swamphen on eBird (ebird.org) using species code purswa5, or on iNaturalist.
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