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Western swamphen - Porphyrio porphyrio Pairi Daiza, Aug 2014.  Belgium,Geotagged,Porphyrio porphyrio,Summer,Western swamphen Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Western swamphen - Porphyrio porphyrio

Pairi Daiza, Aug 2014.

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The western swamphen is a "swamp hen" in the rail family Rallidae. This chicken-sized bird, with its large feet, bright plumage and red bill and frontal shield is easily recognisable in its native range. It used to be considered the nominate subspecies of the purple swamphen. It is found in Iberia, France, Sardinia and North Africa to Tunisia.

Similar species: Crane-like Birds
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Jan 4, 2022. Captured Aug 31, 2014 13:53 in HVPP+2W Brugelette, Belgium.
  • SP-820UZ
  • f/5.6
  • 10/1250s
  • ISO500
  • 76.4mm