Allens Gallinule (Porphyrio alleni) Science Article 2 abstract specimen records and field observations of the Azure Gallinule (Porphyruluflavirostris) provide evidence that this species undergoes seasonal movements in portionsof its range J. V. REMSEN JR. AND T. A. PARKER, III, Wilson Bull., 102(3), 1990, pp. 380-399 Download article download full text (pdf)
Category: Gruiformes
First sighting of Allen’s Gallinule Porphyrula alleni in the Baleartic Islands
Allens Gallinule (Porphyrio alleni) Science Article 1 abstract First sighting of Allen’s Gallinule Porphyrula alleni in the Baleartic Islands Pere Garcias, A.O.B. vol 16:2001, 35-40 Download article download full text (pdf)
Whooping Crane (Grus americana)
[order] GRUIFORMES | [family] Gruidae | [latin] Grus americana | [UK] Whooping Crane | [FR] Grue blanche | [DE] Schreikranich | [ES] Grulla Trompetera | [NL] Trompetkraanvogel Subspecies Monotypic species Physical charateristics A large white crane with a red face. Primary wing feathers black. Young birds are washed with rust color, especially about the head. […]
Grey-necked Wood-Rail (Aramides cajanea)
[order] GRUIFORMES | [family] Rallidae | [latin] Aramides cajanea | [UK] Grey-necked Wood-Rail | [FR] Rale de Cayenne | [DE] Cayenneralle | [ES] Cotara Chiricote (Arg, Py, Bo, Uy), Rascon cuelligris, Gallineta Cuello Gris (HN) | [NL] Cayenne-bosral Subspecies Monotypic species Genus Physical charateristics One of the larger Neotropical rails and the only Aramides with […]
Yellow-breasted Crake (Porzana flaviventer)
[order] GRUIFORMES | [family] Rallidae | [latin] Porzana flaviventer | [UK] Yellow-breasted Crake | [FR] Maroutte a sourcils blancs | [DE] Gelbbrust-Sumpfhuhn | [ES] Polluela Palida | [NL] Geelbuikporseleinhoen Subspecies Monotypic species Genus Physical charateristics Very small yellowish crake with long toes. Dark line through eye with a buff white supercilicium. White markings on upperparts […]
Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinica)
[order] GRUIFORMES | [family] Rallidae | [latin] Porphyrio martinica | [UK] Purple Gallinule | [FR] Taleve violacee | [DE] | [ES] Calamoncillo Americano | [NL] Amerikaanse Purperhoen Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Region Range Porphyrio martinica NA, LA se USA to n Argentina Genus Physical charateristics The adult is a very colourful bird with purple head, […]
Rufous-necked Wood-Rail (Aramides axillaris)
[order] GRUIFORMES | [family] Rallidae | [latin] Aramides axillaris | [UK] Rufous-necked Wood-Rail | [FR] Rale a cou roux | [DE] Braunkappen-Ralle | [ES] Cotara Cuellirrufa, Rascon Cuellirrufo (Cr), Gallineta Cuellirufo (HN) | [NL] Roodnekbosral Subspecies Monotypic species Genus Physical charateristics Tall rail with rufous had, neck, sides, breast and adomen are rufous. Short bill. […]
Rufous-sided Crake (Laterallus melanophaius)
[order] GRUIFORMES | [family] Rallidae | [latin] Laterallus melanophaius | [UK] Rufous-sided Crake | [FR] Rale brunoir | [DE] Rothals-Ralle | [ES] Polluela Burrito | [NL] Braziliaanse Dwergral Subspecies Monotypic species Genus Physical charateristics Neck, back and wings bronze-brown. Area around eyes grey. Ront of head and ear covers and side of breast chestnut. Romp […]
Common Gallinule (Gallinula chloropus)
[order] GRUIFORMES | [family] Rallidae | [latin] Gallinula chloropus | [UK] Common Gallinule | [FR] Gallinule poule-d’eau | [DE] Teichhuhn | [ES] Gallereta Comun | [NL] Waterhoen Subspecies Monotypic species Genus Physical charateristics Medium-sized gallinule, with prominent bill and frontal shield and habit of constantly flirting tail, exhibiting white under tail-coverts. Looks essentially black at […]
White Gallinule (Porphyrio albus)
The story When British ships belonging to what was known as the First Fleet were dispatched under Governor Phillip to Australia during the late 1780’s, their task was to found a penal colony to which British felons could be transported. Much of interest surrounds this rather unpleasant endeavour and one of the by-products of the […]