Porphyrio melanotus

Australasian Swamphen at Fyshwick, ACT

Porphyrio melanotus at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Aug 2024
Porphyrio melanotus at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Aug 2024
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Identification history

Porphyrio melanotus 29 Aug 2024 MichaelBedingfield
Porphyrio melanotus 28 Aug 2024 CarbonAI
Porphyrio melanotus 28 Aug 2024 MatthewFrawley

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Nearby sightings

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Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Oct 2024 by RodDeb
Belenois java (Caper White) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 Oct 2024 by RodDeb
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 Oct 2024 by RodDeb
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 Oct 2024 by RodDeb
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Oct 2024 by RodDeb
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Oct 2024 by JimL
Egretta garzetta (Little Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Sep 2024 by rawshorty
Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Sep 2024 by Thurstan
Muscoidea (super family) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Leistomorpha brontoscopa (A concealer moth) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Fyshwick, ACT - 29 Aug 2024 by RodDeb
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Aug 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Aug 2024 by RodDeb
Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jul 2024 by RodDeb
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jul 2024 by RodDeb
Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Jul 2024 by RodDeb
Spatula rhynchotis (Australasian Shoveler) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 30 Jun 2024 by JimL
Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 28 Jun 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 28 Jun 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Falco cenchroides (Nankeen Kestrel) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 23 Jun 2024 by RodDeb
Accipiter fasciatus (Brown Goshawk) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 28 May 2024 by RodDeb
Spatula rhynchotis (Australasian Shoveler) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 13 May 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 26 Apr 2024 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 26 Apr 2024 by RodDeb
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 23 Apr 2024 by RodDeb
Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 28 Mar 2024 by RodDeb
Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 28 Mar 2024 by jb2602
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 1 Dec 2023 by JimL
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 1 Dec 2023 by JimL
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 1 Dec 2023 by JimL
Bibio imitator (Garden maggot) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 27 Nov 2023 by RodDeb
Ardea pacifica (White-necked Heron) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 27 Nov 2023 by RodDeb
Avena sp. (Wild Oats) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 27 Nov 2023 by RodDeb
Bromus catharticus (Prairie Grass) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 27 Nov 2023 by RodDeb
Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Nov 2023 by RodDeb
Ardea pacifica (White-necked Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Nov 2023 by BenW
Platalea flavipes (Yellow-billed Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Nov 2023 by patrickcox
Eucalyptus saligna (Sydney Blue Gum) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 Oct 2023 by Steve818
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Oct 2023 by patrick25
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Oct 2023 by RodDeb
Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Oct 2023 by RodDeb
Nycticorax caledonicus (Nankeen Night-Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Oct 2023 by RodDeb
Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Sep 2023 by JohnBundock
Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by JohnBundock
Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by JohnBundock
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Aug 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Aug 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Aug 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jul 2023 by RodDeb
Carduelis carduelis (European Goldfinch) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jul 2023 by RodDeb
Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jul 2023 by RodDeb
Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 Jul 2023 by RodDeb
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Platalea flavipes (Yellow-billed Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 May 2023 by AlisonMilton
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 May 2023 by RodDeb
Manorina melanocephala (Noisy Miner) at Fyshwick, ACT - 29 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Apr 2023 by JimL
Haliaeetus leucogaster (White-bellied Sea-Eagle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Limnodynastes peronii (Brown-striped Frog) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Apr 2023 by rawshorty
Limax maximus (Leopard Slug, Great Grey Slug) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Mar 2023 by Christine
Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Ardea plumifera (Plumed Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Ardea plumifera (Plumed Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Ardea plumifera (Plumed Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Feb 2023 by TomW
Pantydia (genus) (An Erebid moth) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Nycticorax caledonicus (Nankeen Night-Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Ardea plumifera (Plumed Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Ardea pacifica (White-necked Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Ardea plumifera (Plumed Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Feb 2023 by TomW
Platalea flavipes (Yellow-billed Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Feb 2023 by TomW
Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Ardea plumifera (Plumed Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Ardea plumifera (Plumed Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Lissopimpla excelsa (Orchid dupe wasp, Dusky-winged Ichneumonid) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by JohnBundock
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Dindymus versicolor (Harlequin Bug) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Falco longipennis (Australian Hobby) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by RodDeb
Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by RodDeb
Ardea plumifera (Plumed Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by RodDeb
Paradoxosomatidae sp. (family) (Millipede) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Oct 2022 by Christine
Himantopus leucocephalus (Pied Stilt) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2022 by RodDeb
Himantopus leucocephalus (Pied Stilt) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Oct 2022 by TomW
Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Oct 2022 by RodDeb
Limnodynastes peronii (Brown-striped Frog) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Aug 2022 by RodDeb
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Aug 2022 by RodDeb
Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 29 May 2022 by rawshorty
Delias nigrina (Black Jezebel) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 May 2022 by RodDeb
Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Apr 2022 by MatthewFrawley

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Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 28 Aug 2024 03:22 PM Recorded on
  • MatthewFrawley 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
  • 264 images trained Machine learning
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  • Synonyms

    Porphyrio porphyrio Porphyrio porphyrio

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