Philippine Swamphen
PHILIPPINE SWAMPHEN
Porphyrio pulverulentus
Rallidae Family
Length - 16" (405mm)
endemic
Bird #84 - December 2008
Our first time to see this bird was in Candaba, Pampanga.
Unmistakable with its unique color and large orange red beak. We have seenit with immature birds many times. It seems to be doing very well in Candaba.
This is called Purple Swamphen in the Kennedy guide. It was split from Porphyrio porphyrio.
Read MorePorphyrio pulverulentus
Rallidae Family
Length - 16" (405mm)
endemic
Bird #84 - December 2008
Our first time to see this bird was in Candaba, Pampanga.
Unmistakable with its unique color and large orange red beak. We have seenit with immature birds many times. It seems to be doing very well in Candaba.
This is called Purple Swamphen in the Kennedy guide. It was split from Porphyrio porphyrio.
PURPLE SWAMPHEN Porphyrio porphyrio Candaba, Pampanga, Philippines
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