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Porphyrio porphyrio melanotus
A medium sized bird with red bill and electric blue breast, nech and head. Red eyes. Black outer on wings. Long pale red legs with long toes but no webbing.
Edge of lake in public parkland.
Also known as Pūkeko, Eastern Swamphen, African Purple Swamphen, Purple Moorhen, Purple Gallinule or Purple Coot. The species is considered to be Least Concern globally by the IUCN. http://www.feathersandphotos.com.au/foru...) Thanks Liam.
Spotted on Nov 23, 2012
Submitted on Nov 23, 2012
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