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Purple Swamphen

The Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio), also known as the African Purple Swamphen, Purple Moorhen, Purple Gallinule, Pkeko or Purple Coot, is a large bird in the family Rallidae (rails). From its name in French, talve sultane, it is also known as the Sultana Bird. This chicken-sized bird, with its huge feet, bright plumage and red bill and frontal shield is unmistakable in its native range. It should not be confused with the American Purple Gallinule, Porphyrio martinica. There are 13 or more subspecies of the Purple Swamphen (depending on the authority) which differ mainly in plumage colour.

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Dimensions: 20" width x 16" height

Materials: Photographic Print - Foam Board.

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Keywords: birds, feathers, wings, swamphen, hen, purple swamphen, florida scene

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