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Porphyrio melanotus

Australasian Swamphen at Pambula, NSW

Porphyrio melanotus at Pambula, NSW - 15 Jul 2017
Porphyrio melanotus at Pambula, NSW - 15 Jul 2017
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Identification history

Porphyrio porphyrio 15 Jul 2017 Leo

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Purple Swamphen at Panboola.

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Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Pambula, NSW - 22 Dec 2022 by KylieWaldon
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Pambula, NSW - 22 Dec 2022 by KylieWaldon
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Pambula, NSW - 22 Dec 2022 by KylieWaldon
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Pambula, NSW - 1 Jan 2022 by KylieWaldon
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Pambula, NSW - 26 Jan 2020 by Leo
Chrysococcyx lucidus (Shining Bronze-Cuckoo) at Pambula, NSW - 13 Sep 2018 by Leo
Chrysococcyx lucidus (Shining Bronze-Cuckoo) at Pambula, NSW - 22 Apr 2018 by Leo
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Pambula, NSW - 18 Apr 2018 by RossMannell
Anas castanea (Chestnut Teal) at Pambula, NSW - 18 Apr 2018 by RossMannell
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Pambula, NSW - 4 Apr 2018 by Leo
Zapornia pusilla (Baillon's Crake) at Pambula, NSW - 30 Sep 2017 by Leo
Pteropus poliocephalus (Grey-headed Flying-fox) at Pambula, NSW - 28 Apr 2017 by JulesPhotographer
Ardea pacifica (White-necked Heron) at Pambula, NSW - 6 Apr 2017 by Leo
Himantopus leucocephalus (Pied Stilt) at Pambula, NSW - 6 Apr 2017 by Leo
Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Pambula, NSW - 12 Jan 2017 by Panboola
Plegadis falcinellus (Glossy Ibis) at Pambula, NSW - 20 Dec 2016 by Panboola

Location information

Species information

  • Porphyrio melanotus Scientific name
  • Australasian Swamphen Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 15 Jul 2017 08:39 AM Recorded on
  • Leo Recorded by
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