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Purple Moorhen This particular bird was very shy. It came out open not aware that a birder is waiting :-)<br /> Geotagged,India,Purple,Swamp,bird,birding,india,indian,lake,moorhen,nagpur Click/tap to enlarge

Purple Moorhen

This particular bird was very shy. It came out open not aware that a birder is waiting :-)

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    And a great birder it is, great shot! Posted 11 years ago
  2. View Jivko Nakev's profile
    Jivko Nakev
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    Very nice shot! Posted 11 years ago

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The Western swamphen

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.

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Similar species: Crane-like Birds
Species identified by Mayur Kotlikar
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By Mayur Kotlikar

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Uploaded Apr 29, 2014. Captured in Maharashtra State Highway 255, Wadi, Maharashtra 440010, India.
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