Porphyrio melanotus

Australasian Swamphen at Jerrabomberra Wetlands

Porphyrio melanotus at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 28 Jun 2024
Porphyrio melanotus at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 28 Jun 2024
Porphyrio melanotus at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 28 Jun 2024
Porphyrio melanotus at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 28 Jun 2024
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Identification history

Porphyrio melanotus 30 Jun 2024 Liam.m
Porphyrio melanotus 29 Jun 2024 CarbonAI
Porphyrio melanotus 29 Jun 2024 MatthewFrawley

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Spilopelia chinensis (Spotted Dove) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Sep 2019 by jbromilow50
Anhinga novaehollandiae (Australasian Darter) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Sep 2019 by jbromilow50
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Sep 2019 by jbromilow50
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Aug 2019 by RodDeb
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Aug 2019 by jbromilow50
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Aug 2019 by jbromilow50
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Aug 2019 by jbromilow50
Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Aug 2019 by jbromilow50
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Aug 2019 by jbromilow50
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Aug 2019 by jbromilow50
Ptilotula fusca (Fuscous Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Aug 2019 by jbromilow50
Phylidonyris niger X novaehollandiae (Hybrid) (White-cheeked X New Holland Honeyeater (Hybrid)) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Aug 2019 by rawshorty
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 Jul 2019 by Roger
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Jul 2019 by RodDeb
Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 7 Jul 2019 by RodDeb
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 7 Jul 2019 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 7 Jul 2019 by RodDeb
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jun 2019 by jbromilow50
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Jun 2019 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Jun 2019 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Jun 2019 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Jun 2019 by rawshorty
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 Jun 2019 by roymcd
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Jun 2019 by jbromilow50
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 May 2019 by roymcd
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 May 2019 by JohnBundock
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 May 2019 by RodDeb
Tuberolachnus salignus (Giant willow aphid) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 May 2019 by TimL
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by roymcd
Anhinga novaehollandiae (Australasian Darter) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Feb 2019 by roymcd
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Anhinga novaehollandiae (Australasian Darter) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
zz agaric (stem; gills white/cream) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Pseudechis porphyriacus (Red-bellied Black Snake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Dec 2018 by AlisonMilton
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Apothechyla sp. (genus) (Robber fly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Cyprinus carpio (Common Carp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Megachile (Eutricharaea) serricauda (Leafcutter bee, Megachilid bee) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Fyshwick, ACT - 29 Nov 2018 by RodDeb
Apothechyla sp. (genus) (Robber fly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Nov 2018 by RodDeb
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Nov 2018 by RodDeb
Cyprinus carpio (Common Carp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Anhinga novaehollandiae (Australasian Darter) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Spilopelia chinensis (Spotted Dove) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Carduelis carduelis (European Goldfinch) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Haliaeetus leucogaster (White-bellied Sea-Eagle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 7 Oct 2018 by roymcd
Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Oct 2018 by WarrenRowland
Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Sep 2018 by RodDeb
Heteronychus arator (African black beetle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Sep 2018 by RodDeb
Turdus merula (Eurasian Blackbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Sep 2018 by RodDeb
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Sep 2018 by RodDeb
Spilopelia chinensis (Spotted Dove) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Aug 2018 by RodDeb
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Aug 2018 by MatthewFrawley
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jul 2018 by RodDeb
Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Jul 2018 by RodDeb
Falco cenchroides (Nankeen Kestrel) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Jul 2018 by RodDeb
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 1 Jul 2018 by Alison Milton
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 1 Jul 2018 by RodDeb
Poliocephalus poliocephalus (Hoary-headed Grebe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Jun 2018 by RodDeb
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 20 Jun 2018 by michaelb
Phylidonyris niger X novaehollandiae (Hybrid) (White-cheeked X New Holland Honeyeater (Hybrid)) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Jun 2018 by KumikoCallaway
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 29 May 2018 by RodDeb
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 29 May 2018 by RodDeb
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 29 May 2018 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 May 2018 by Alison Milton
Ludwigia sp. (Water-primrose or water-purslane) at Fyshwick, ACT - 29 Apr 2018 by Christine
Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Apr 2018 by Alison Milton
Artamus cyanopterus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Apr 2018 by Alison Milton
Anhinga novaehollandiae (Australasian Darter) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Apr 2018 by Alison Milton
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 7 Apr 2018 by RodDeb
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Mar 2018 by jbromilow50
Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Mar 2018 by RodDeb
Tragopogon dubius (Goatsbeard) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Jan 2018 by RodDeb
Anhinga novaehollandiae (Australasian Darter) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Jan 2018 by RodDeb
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Jan 2018 by RodDeb
Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Jan 2018 by RodDeb
Anhinga novaehollandiae (Australasian Darter) at Fyshwick, ACT - 1 Jan 2018 by RodDeb
Anhinga novaehollandiae (Australasian Darter) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Dec 2017 by RodDeb
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Dec 2017 by RodDeb
Anhinga novaehollandiae (Australasian Darter) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Dec 2017 by Alison Milton
Heteronychus arator (African black beetle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Dec 2017 by RodDeb
Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Nov 2017 by RodDeb
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Sep 2017 by Alison Milton
Phylidonyris niger X novaehollandiae (Hybrid) (White-cheeked X New Holland Honeyeater (Hybrid)) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Sep 2017 by roymcd
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Sep 2017 by RodDeb
Phylidonyris niger X novaehollandiae (Hybrid) (White-cheeked X New Holland Honeyeater (Hybrid)) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Aug 2017 by JohnBundock
Anhinga novaehollandiae (Australasian Darter) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jul 2017 by Alison Milton

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 28 Jun 2024 01:37 PM Recorded on
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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
  • 262 images trained Machine learning
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  • Synonyms

    Porphyrio porphyrio Porphyrio porphyrio

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