Porphyrio melanotus

Australasian Swamphen at Amaroo, ACT

Porphyrio melanotus at Amaroo, ACT - 6 Oct 2020
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Porphyrio melanotus 11 Oct 2020 natureguy
Porphyrio melanotus 6 Oct 2020 TrishGungahlin

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Two adult swamphens and one chick. Parent chased me away repeatedly.

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  • 3 Abundance
  • 6 Oct 2020 12:41 PM Recorded on
  • TrishGungahlin Recorded by

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