Brown bird at Fogg Dam, NT

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Tue, 28/08/2012 - 11:15

BajanAlan

Hi guys

I need help again.

This bird feeds in shallow water with Magpie geese.

Bobs its tail flashing a white under tail.

Regards Alan

Tue, 28/08/2012 - 11:30

jfiess78

Hi Alan, I am fairly sure that your bird is a Purple Swamphen

Cheers, Jackie

Tue, 28/08/2012 - 12:19

BajanAlan

Thanks Jackie any guessess at the Latin name?

Tue, 28/08/2012 - 13:27

jfiess78

Porphyrio porphyrio (referring to the purple colouration)

Tue, 28/08/2012 - 13:40

BajanAlan

Thanks Jackie, it was the purple that confused me.

This is the video

Bye

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