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Is that MY foot!  Purple Swamphen - Porphyrio porphyrio  Australia,Geotagged,Porphyrio porphyrio,Spring,Western swamphen Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Is that MY foot! Purple Swamphen - Porphyrio porphyrio

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  1. Good for a windy day. Posted 2 years ago
    1. Anchors away Posted 2 years ago

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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 Calbost Niel
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By Calbost Niel

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Uploaded Oct 31, 2022. Captured Oct 30, 2022 12:26 in Central Coast Wetlands - Pioneer Dairy, 1897 S Tacoma Rd, Tuggerah NSW 2259, Australia.
  • NIKON D850
  • f/9.0
  • 1/320s
  • ISO500
  • 500mm