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Purple Swamphen

Porphyrio porphyrio

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Description:

This bird has many different Common names in different parts of the world, it is also known locally as the Pūkeko, African Purple Swamphen, Purple Moorhen, Purple Gallinule, Purple Coot or Sultana Bird.

Habitat:

Lake with floating vegetation.

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PublishedMarch 6, 2014

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