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Porphyrio

Porphyrio

9.9
A group of wetland birds with bright blue or purple feathers, like the purple gallinule
  • noun
  • /ˈpɔrˌfɪr.i.oʊ/
  • Specialized
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  • The Porphyrio is often seen in marshy areas.

Examples

  • Wetlands in Australia are home to several Porphyrio birds.

  • The zoologist specialized in studying the behavior of Porphyrio gallinules.

  • The Porphyrio species are known for their vibrant blue and purple plumage.

  • Have you ever spotted a Porphyrio in the wild?

  • The Porphyrio species are known for their vibrant blue and purple plumage.

  • The zoologist specialized in studying the behavior of Porphyrio gallinules.

  • Wetlands in Australia are home to several Porphyrio birds.

Synonyms

genus Porphyrio
vsPorphyrio
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of colorful water birds like swamphens found in wetlands in Africa, Asia, Australia, and Europe

uses broader regional terms such as Eurasia and Australasia for distribution

Compounds

genus Porphyrio
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of colorful water birds like swamphens found in wetlands in Africa, Asia, Australia, and Europe

Surface Forms

Porphyrio singular
Porphyrios plural

Etymology

Porphyrio comes from the Greek root porphyra, meaning 'purple', the same root as the English word purple. These wetland birds often have bright blue and purple feathers, so the name helps you remember their colour.