Spot-flanked gallinule
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Porphyriops melanops

The spot-flanked gallinule (Porphyriops melanops ) is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is monotypic in the genus Porphyriops. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay.Its natural habitats are swamps and freshwater lakes.

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The spot-flanked gallinule has a W chromosome that is larger than its Z chromosome, which is unique among bird species.

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Distribution

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Spot-flanked gallinule habitat map
Spot-flanked gallinule habitat map
Spot-flanked gallinule
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References

1. Spot-flanked gallinule Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spot-flanked_gallinule
2. Spot-flanked gallinule on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22692887/93373536
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/693793

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