Porphyrio melanotus

1 Australasian Swamphen at Throsby, ACT

Porphyrio melanotus at Throsby, ACT - 17 May 2022
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Identification history

Porphyrio melanotus 18 May 2022 Liam.m
Porphyrio melanotus 18 May 2022 davobj

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Common bird in this location, uncommon colouring of bird in foreground, lots of white patches on body.

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Sighting information

  • 50 Abundance
  • 17 May 2022 09:22 AM Recorded on
  • davobj Recorded by

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  • True Nesting site

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