About the Purple Gallinule
The purple gallinule is a species of swamphen found in the Americas. It is in the order Gruiformes, meaning "crane-like", an order which also contains cranes, rails, and crakes. The purple gallinule is a rail species, placing it into the family Rallidae. It is also known locally as the yellow-legged gallinule. The specific name martinica denotes "of Martinique".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Porphyrio martinica |
| Species Codes | purgal2, PUGA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple Gallinule belong to?
The Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinica) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Purple Gallinule?
The purple gallinule is a species of swamphen found in the Americas. It is in the order Gruiformes, meaning \"crane-like\", an order which also contains cranes, rails, and crakes. The purple gallinule is a rail species, placing it into the family Rallidae. It is also known locally as the yellow-legged...
Where can I report a Purple Gallinule sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple Gallinule on eBird (ebird.org) using species code purgal2, or on iNaturalist.
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