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Purple Moorhen, Swamphen

Porphyrio porphyrio

Photo by Ninan
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Found in marshy lands and swamps - very shy and runs away from human presence.

Habitat:

Marsh lands, swamps and waterbeds near dams where stagnant water and food contents are available.

Reference Links:

Swamphen - Wikipedia

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