Porphyrio melanotus

Australasian Swamphen at Fyshwick, ACT

Porphyrio melanotus at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Apr 2019
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Identification history

Porphyrio melanotus 17 Apr 2019 ArcherCallaway
Unidentified 16 Apr 2019 Mike

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Gallinago hardwickii (Latham's Snipe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Nov 2024 by RodDeb
Gallinago hardwickii (Latham's Snipe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Nov 2024 by LinePerrins
Oxyura australis (Blue-billed Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Nov 2024 by JimL
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Nov 2024 by JimL
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Nov 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Nov 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Nov 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Nov 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Nov 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Nov 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Belenois java (Caper White) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Nov 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Gallinago hardwickii (Latham's Snipe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by jb2602
Gallinago hardwickii (Latham's Snipe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 Oct 2024 by rawshorty
Spatula rhynchotis (Australasian Shoveler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Oct 2024 by Christine
Chlidonias hybrida (Whiskered Tern) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Oct 2024 by SandraH
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Oct 2024 by RodDeb
Porzana fluminea (Australian Spotted Crake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 Oct 2024 by RodDeb
Gallinago hardwickii (Latham's Snipe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 Oct 2024 by RodDeb
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 Oct 2024 by RodDeb
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 Oct 2024 by RodDeb
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 Oct 2024 by RodDeb
Ardea plumifera (Plumed Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Oct 2024 by RodDeb
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Oct 2024 by RodDeb
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Oct 2024 by JimL
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Oct 2024 by JimL
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Oct 2024 by JimL
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Oct 2024 by JimL
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Oct 2024 by JimL
Spatula rhynchotis (Australasian Shoveler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Oct 2024 by JimL
Spatula rhynchotis (Australasian Shoveler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Oct 2024 by JimL
Gallinago hardwickii (Latham's Snipe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Oct 2024 by RodDeb
Gallinago hardwickii (Latham's Snipe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Oct 2024 by Thurstan
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 1 Oct 2024 by RomanSoroka
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 1 Oct 2024 by RomanSoroka
Turdus merula (Eurasian Blackbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Sep 2024 by RodDeb
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Sep 2024 by RodDeb
Egretta garzetta (Little Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Sep 2024 by rawshorty
Cyprinus carpio (Common Carp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Sep 2024 by RodDeb
Egretta garzetta (Little Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Sep 2024 by RodDeb
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Sep 2024 by RodDeb
Poliocephalus poliocephalus (Hoary-headed Grebe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 20 Sep 2024 by RodDeb
Oxyura australis (Blue-billed Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 20 Sep 2024 by RodDeb
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 20 Sep 2024 by RodDeb
Zapornia pusilla (Baillon's Crake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Sep 2024 by rawshorty
Oxyura australis (Blue-billed Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Sep 2024 by rawshorty
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Sep 2024 by Thurstan
Spatula rhynchotis (Australasian Shoveler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Sep 2024 by RodDeb
Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Sep 2024 by RodDeb
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Aug 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Aug 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Aug 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Tyto alba (Barn Owl) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Aug 2024 by RodDeb
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 28 Jun 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 28 Jun 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 28 Jun 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 28 Jun 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 28 May 2024 by RodDeb
Accipiter fasciatus (Brown Goshawk) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 22 May 2024 by RodDeb
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 13 May 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 13 May 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 13 May 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 13 May 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 26 Apr 2024 by RodDeb
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 23 Apr 2024 by RodDeb
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 23 Apr 2024 by RodDeb
Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 14 Apr 2024 by RodDeb
Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 10 Apr 2024 by AlisonMilton
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 10 Apr 2024 by AlisonMilton
Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Apr 2024 by RodDeb
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 8 Apr 2024 by RodDeb
Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 8 Apr 2024 by RodDeb
Charaxes sempronius (Tailed Emperor) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 8 Apr 2024 by RodDeb
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 8 Apr 2024 by RodDeb
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 8 Apr 2024 by RodDeb
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 3 Apr 2024 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 3 Apr 2024 by RodDeb
Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 3 Apr 2024 by RodDeb
Monarcha melanopsis (Black-faced Monarch) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 2 Apr 2024 by RodDeb
Mentha sp. (A Mint) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 3 Mar 2024 by Mike
Anthela varia (Hairy Mary) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 27 Feb 2024 by Thurstan
Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 27 Feb 2024 by RodDeb
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 19 Feb 2024 by RodDeb
Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 14 Feb 2024 by RodDeb
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 8 Feb 2024 by Thurstan
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 7 Feb 2024 by RodDeb
Nycticorax caledonicus (Nankeen Night-Heron) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 6 Feb 2024 by Christine
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 3 Feb 2024 by Christine
Ixobrychus dubius (Australian Little Bittern) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 1 Feb 2024 by rawshorty
Zapornia pusilla (Baillon's Crake) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 24 Jan 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Porzana fluminea (Australian Spotted Crake) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 24 Jan 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 24 Jan 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jan 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 23 Jan 2024 by RomanSoroka
Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 23 Jan 2024 by RomanSoroka
Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 23 Jan 2024 by RomanSoroka
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 23 Jan 2024 by RodDeb
Nycticorax caledonicus (Nankeen Night-Heron) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 21 Jan 2024 by JimL
Ixobrychus dubius (Australian Little Bittern) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 19 Jan 2024 by rawshorty
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 17 Jan 2024 by Thurstan
Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 16 Jan 2024 by RodDeb

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 16 Apr 2019 08:19 AM Recorded on
  • Mike 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
  • 268 images trained Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Porphyrio porphyrio Porphyrio porphyrio
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