Philippine Swamphen
- Scientific name
- Porphyrio pulverulentus
- Family
- Rallidae
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable
- Habitat
- Wetland marsh
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Short
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Why it matters
The Philippine Swamphen is a distinctive rail characterized by its broad wings and characteristically short tail. Once considered a subspecies of the purple swamphen, it is now recognized as a separate species endemic to the Philippines, making it a significant subject for ornithologists and collectors interested in island biodiversity.
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