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Juvenile Purple Swamphen
jimmclean

Juvenile Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus)

Taken in Centennial Park, Sydney.
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Habitat
Urban lakes
Location
Sydney, Australia
Date taken
23 Feb 2005
Scientific name
Porphyrio melanotus
Equipment used
Canon 20D, 100-400
psilo
A stunning close up. All the subtle colours in its bill are lovely and that eye just says" Dont mess with me!" lol
 
Carpie
Beautiful close-up, cute bird, i would love to see the whole bird, thanks.
 

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Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
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