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Purple Swamphen

Porphyrio porphyrio

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Leuba Ridgway
Beautiful shot, no doubt. Could you please write something about the habitat/environment where you saw this swamphen e.g (coastal wetlands/swamps) etc. Any information on vegetation around.
Mick G
Nice shot. These are now becoming established in Florida USA. I just posted a spotting near me.
HemaShah
I really enjoy your spottings, Sarala!!

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PublishedFebruary 27, 2013

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