Birds of the World

Rallidae : Rails, Gallinules & Coots

Purple Swamphen
(Australasian Swamphen / Pukeko)

Porphyrio porphyrio melanotus

Queensland, Australia - November 2016

Known as Pukeko in New Zealand, the melanotus race of Purple Swamphen also occurs in northern and eastern Australia.

Northern Territory, Australia - November 2015

Queensland, Australia - September 2014

Tiritiri Matangi Island, New Zealand - November 2005

Tiritiri Matangi Island, New Zealand - November 2005

Tiritiri Matangi Island, New Zealand - November 2005

Tiritiri Matangi Island, New Zealand - November 2005