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Western Swamphen

Porphyrio porphyrio
Rallidae Low risk

The western swamphen is a species of swamphen in the rail family Rallidae, one of the six species of purple swamphen. This chicken-sized bird, with its large feet, bright plumage and red bill and frontal shield is easily recognisable in its native range. It used to be considered the nominate subspecies of the purple swamphen, but is now recognised as a separate species. The western swamphen is found in wetlands in Spain, Portugal, southeastern France, Italy and northwestern Africa.

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At a glance

Family
Rallidae
Group
Cranes, Rails, and Allies
Conservation status
Low risk

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