Swamp Hen

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comments (9)

Ferdy Christant

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Modern dinosaur! Posted 4 years ago
1. Calbost Niel
  
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  I agree Posted 4 years ago
2. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  I third this sentiment! :D Posted 4 years ago

Wesley Goorachan

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Amazing capture Niel! Once again you show us that Australia is home to some of the coolest birdlife! Posted 4 years ago
1. Calbost Niel
  
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  I feel lucky Posted 4 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

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What a lovely species! Posted 4 years ago
1. Calbost Niel
  
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  A link back to the dinosaurs Posted 4 years ago
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    Are these really common in your area? Or a rare find? Posted 4 years ago

Calbost Niel

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I can find a couple about 10kms away on a lake below a hanging swamp. They are not rare. Posted 4 years ago

The Australasian swamphen

The Australasian swamphen is a species of swamphen occurring in eastern Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Australia and New Zealand. In New Zealand, it is known as the pukeko. The species used to be considered a subspecies of the purple swamphen.

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Similar species: Crane-like Birds

Species identified by Calbost Niel