Tuesday, 13 August 2019

Wild Bird Wednesday 369 - Australasian Swamphen (aka Purple Swamphen)

I know that I have posted pictures of these birds - possibly this actual bird - before, but I really like them.  They are also one of the more visible species on part of my local patch.

So, these are Australasian Swamphens (Porphyrio melanotus) which are now considered a full species rather than a sub-species of Purple Swamphen.








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17 comments:

  1. David M. Gascoigne,13 August 2019 at 20:57

    It is always a great bird to see, Stewart.

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  2. Yamini MacLean13 August 2019 at 22:01

    Hari Om
    it doesn't matter how often a bird (species or individual) is spotted, each image is different and worth the viewing! I like the swamphens to, there is something of the elegant clown about them. YAM xx

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  3. italiafinlandia13 August 2019 at 22:21

    Their bill is particularly remarkable.
    Nice to see them!
    Cheers.

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  4. Rhodesia13 August 2019 at 22:41

    They are pretty birds and I love the water reflections. Cheers Diane

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  5. Author R. Mac Wheeler14 August 2019 at 00:33

    THATs a bird we have in Florida.

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  6. This N That14 August 2019 at 01:42

    I like the definition in their coloring..Remarkable red bill...Like the reflections as well...Good pictures as always..Enjoy the rest of your week...

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  7. Margaret Birding For Pleasure14 August 2019 at 01:59

    It does not matter how often we see birds they are always good to see. Great shot and reflections Stewart. Thanks for hosting and have a wonderful weekend.

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  8. Wally Jones14 August 2019 at 02:48

    That's a very nice series of photographs, Stewart!

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  9. Kenneth Cole Schneider14 August 2019 at 03:21

    Our Florida exotic swamphens were called Purple Swamphens but although there may be some mixed blood they are now considered to be Gray-headed Swamphens, a distinct species. They do not closely resemble your birds as to head color and contrasting dark wings.

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  10. Brian King14 August 2019 at 04:12

    Vibrant colors!

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  11. Sharon Wagner14 August 2019 at 04:26

    Nice colors. It is fun to see so many birds on your blog that I've never seen before.

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  12. Rohrerbot14 August 2019 at 06:04

    I can't wait to see this bird! Nicely captured.

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  13. Marie Smith14 August 2019 at 08:21

    Love the colours of this bird!

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  14. Pat Ulrich14 August 2019 at 20:05

    Lovely shots! Always a treat to find these reclusive wetland birds!

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  15. Cath14 August 2019 at 23:34

    Wow, I love your photo's this week....I really should be more active looking for different birds...mine are not so spectacular this week but nevertheless, I linked anyway

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  16. Lea15 August 2019 at 07:41

    Very colorful!
    Hope you are having a great week, and thanks for hosting WBW!

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  17. Anonymous15 August 2019 at 08:43

    I remember seeing a bird that resembles that when vacationing in Aruba. Of course, I had no idea what it was, but there was a man also bird watching who told me it was a moor hen of some sort...:)jp

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