Porphyrio melanotus

Australasian Swamphen at Bonython, ACT

Porphyrio melanotus at Bonython, ACT - 9 Apr 2018
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Identification history

Porphyrio melanotus 10 Apr 2018 ArcherCallaway
Porphyrio melanotus 10 Apr 2018 AlisonMilton

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Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Bonython, ACT - 2 Nov 2024 by RodDeb
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Bonython, ACT - 11 Oct 2024 by RodDeb
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Bonython, ACT - 11 Oct 2024 by RodDeb
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Bonython, ACT - 11 Oct 2024 by RodDeb
Ectinorhynchus sp. (genus) (A Stiletto Fly) at Bonython, ACT - 11 Oct 2024 by RodDeb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Stranger Pond - 1 May 2024 by RodDeb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Stranger Pond - 10 Apr 2024 by RodDeb
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Stranger Pond - 2 Mar 2024 by RodDeb
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Stranger Pond - 2 Mar 2024 by RodDeb
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Stranger Pond - 9 Feb 2024 by RodDeb
Nycticorax caledonicus (Nankeen Night-Heron) at Stranger Pond - 9 Feb 2024 by RodDeb
Acanthiza nana (Yellow Thornbill) at Stranger Pond - 9 Feb 2024 by RodDeb
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Stranger Pond - 21 Jan 2024 by RodDeb
Rayieria acaciae (Acacia-spotting bug) at Bonython, ACT - 5 Dec 2023 by RodDeb
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Stranger Pond - 5 Dec 2023 by RodDeb
Arsipoda sp. (genus) (A flea beetle) at Stranger Pond - 5 Dec 2023 by RodDeb
Nososticta solida (Orange Threadtail) at Stranger Pond - 18 Nov 2023 by RodDeb
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Stranger Pond - 18 Nov 2023 by RodDeb
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at BON200: Stranger Pond Bonython at BBQ shelter - 18 Nov 2023 by RodDeb
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Stranger Pond - 10 Nov 2023 by RodDeb
Dianella sp. (Flax Lily) at Stranger Pond - 10 Nov 2023 by RodDeb
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Stranger Pond - 10 Nov 2023 by RodDeb
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Stranger Pond - 10 Nov 2023 by RodDeb
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Stranger Pond - 10 Nov 2023 by RodDeb
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Bonython, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by RodDeb
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Bonython, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by RodDeb
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Bonython, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by RodDeb
Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Bonython, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by RodDeb
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Bonython, ACT - 28 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Bonython, ACT - 28 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Bonython, ACT - 28 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Bonython, ACT - 29 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Nesoptilotis leucotis (White-eared Honeyeater) at Bonython, ACT - 29 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Clubionidae (family) (Sac Spider) at Bonython, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by RodDeb
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Cordulephya pygmaea (Common Shutwing) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Tipanaea patulella (A Crambid moth) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Bonython, ACT - 7 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Bonython, ACT - 7 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Bonython, ACT - 7 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Bonython, ACT - 7 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Axarus sp. (genus) (A non-biting midge) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by RodDeb
Spilopelia chinensis (Spotted Dove) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by RodDeb
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by RodDeb
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by RodDeb
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Bonython, ACT - 4 Jun 2022 by RodDeb
Cacatua sanguinea (Little Corella) at Bonython, ACT - 18 Feb 2022 by RodDeb
Idalima affinis (A day flying moth) at Bonython, ACT - 11 Feb 2022 by WarrenRowland
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Jan 2022 by RodDeb
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Jan 2022 by RodDeb
Nososticta solida (Orange Threadtail) at Bonython, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by RodDeb
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Bonython, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by RodDeb
Gymnopilus sp. (Gymnopilus) at Bonython, ACT - 8 Aug 2021 by RodDeb
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Bonython, ACT - 23 May 2021 by RodDeb
Megachile (Eutricharaea) macularis (Leafcutter bee, Megachilid bee) at Bonython, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Pteropus poliocephalus (Grey-headed Flying-fox) at Bonython, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Spilopelia chinensis (Spotted Dove) at Bonython, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by RodDeb
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Bonython, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by RodDeb
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Bonython, ACT - 2 Sep 2020 by RodDeb
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Bonython, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by RodDeb
Lucilia cuprina (Australian sheep blowfly) at Bonython, ACT - 3 Jan 2020 by RodDeb
Nososticta solida (Orange Threadtail) at Bonython, ACT - 3 Jan 2020 by RodDeb
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Bonython, ACT - 3 Jan 2020 by RodDeb
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Bonython, ACT - 6 Oct 2019 by RodDeb
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Bonython, ACT - 6 Oct 2019 by RodDeb
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Bonython, ACT - 28 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Bonython, ACT - 31 Dec 2018 by WarrenRowland
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Bonython, ACT - 14 Aug 2018 by michaelb
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Bonython, ACT - 14 Aug 2018 by michaelb
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 4 Aug 2018 by frostydog
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Apr 2018 by RodDeb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Apr 2018 by RodDeb
Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Bonython, ACT - 9 Apr 2018 by AlisonMilton
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Bonython, ACT - 9 Apr 2018 by AlisonMilton
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 9 Apr 2018 by AlisonMilton
Anhinga novaehollandiae (Australasian Darter) at Bonython, ACT - 24 Jan 2018 by RodDeb
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 13 Aug 2017 by michaelb
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Bonython, ACT - 26 Dec 2015 by michaelb
Kunzea ericoides (Burgan) at Bonython, ACT - 13 Dec 2015 by michaelb
Eucalyptus melliodora (Yellow Box) at Bonython, ACT - 12 Oct 2015 by michaelb
Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Bonython, ACT - 12 Oct 2015 by michaelb
Grallina cyanoleuca (Magpie-lark) at Bonython, ACT - 12 Oct 2015 by michaelb
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Bonython, ACT - 12 Oct 2015 by michaelb
Viola odorata (Sweet Violet, Common Violet) at Bonython, ACT - 26 Aug 2015 by michaelb
Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Apr 2015 by michaelb
Schoenoplectus pungens (Common Three-Square) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Apr 2015 by michaelb
Oenothera lindheimeri (Clockweed) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Apr 2015 by michaelb
Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Apr 2015 by michaelb
Westringia fruticosa (Native Rosemary) at Bonython, ACT - 28 Mar 2015 by michaelb

Location information

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 9 Apr 2018 12:13 PM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

Species information

  • Porphyrio melanotus Scientific name
  • Australasian Swamphen Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 796.5m Recorded at altitude
  • 269 images trained Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Porphyrio porphyrio Porphyrio porphyrio
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