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Gray-headed Swamphen

Porphyrio poliocephalus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Gruiformes ›Family: Rallidae ›Genus: Porphyrio

About

Grey-headed swamphen (Porphyrio poliocephalus) is a species of swamphen occurring from the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent to southern China and northern Thailand. It used to be considered a subspecies of the purple swamphen, but was elevated to full species status in 2015; today the purple swamphen is considered a superspecies and each of its six races are designated full species.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gray-headed Swamphen?
The scientific name of Gray-headed Swamphen is Porphyrio poliocephalus.
What kingdom does Gray-headed Swamphen belong to?
Gray-headed Swamphen belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Gray-headed Swamphen belong to?
Gray-headed Swamphen belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Gray-headed Swamphen belong to?
Gray-headed Swamphen belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Gray-headed Swamphen belong to?
Gray-headed Swamphen belongs to the order Gruiformes.
What family does Gray-headed Swamphen belong to?
Gray-headed Swamphen belongs to the family Rallidae.
What genus does Gray-headed Swamphen belong to?
Gray-headed Swamphen belongs to the genus Porphyrio.