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Swamphen. Porphyrio porphyrio.

Description:

50cm, erect~standing bird with black and dark blue plumage. Has a red face and crown.

Habitat:

Reed-lined ponds and slow-flowing creeks.

Notes:

Prolific in area spotted, Umina Beach N.S.W.

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SteveBurston
Spotted by
SteveBurston

Gosford, New South Wales, Australia

Spotted on Mar 5, 2012
Submitted on Mar 7, 2012

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