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Porphyrio melanotus

Australasian Swamphen at Fyshwick, ACT

Porphyrio melanotus at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Nov 2024
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Identification history

Porphyrio melanotus 9 Nov 2024 Liam.m
Porphyrio melanotus 5 Nov 2024 CarbonAI
Porphyrio melanotus 5 Nov 2024 MatthewFrawley

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Ixobrychus dubius (Australian Little Bittern) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 1 Feb 2024 by rawshorty
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 31 Jan 2024 by RodDeb
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 24 Jan 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 24 Jan 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 23 Jan 2024 by RomanSoroka
Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 23 Jan 2024 by RomanSoroka
Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 23 Jan 2024 by RomanSoroka
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 23 Jan 2024 by RodDeb
Nycticorax caledonicus (Nankeen Night-Heron) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 21 Jan 2024 by JimL
Chlidonias leucopterus (White-winged Black Tern) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 18 Jan 2024 by RodDeb
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 17 Jan 2024 by Thurstan
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 10 Jan 2024 by Thurstan
Nycticorax caledonicus (Nankeen Night-Heron) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 1 Jan 2024 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 31 Dec 2023 by rawshorty
Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 31 Dec 2023 by JimL
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 Dec 2023 by JimL
Ixobrychus dubius (Australian Little Bittern) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 30 Dec 2023 by rawshorty
Nycticorax caledonicus (Nankeen Night-Heron) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 29 Dec 2023 by RodDeb
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 29 Dec 2023 by RodDeb
Ixobrychus dubius (Australian Little Bittern) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 28 Dec 2023 by rawshorty
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 27 Dec 2023 by rawshorty
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 22 Dec 2023 by RodDeb
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 14 Dec 2023 by RodDeb
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 12 Dec 2023 by Christine
Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 11 Dec 2023 by Thurstan
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Dec 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 6 Dec 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Dec 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Dec 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Dec 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Dec 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 6 Dec 2023 by RodDeb
Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 6 Dec 2023 by RodDeb
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 5 Dec 2023 by RodDeb
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 1 Dec 2023 by JimL
Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 1 Dec 2023 by JimL
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 1 Dec 2023 by JimL
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 1 Dec 2023 by JimL
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 1 Dec 2023 by JimL
Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) at Fyshwick, ACT - 1 Dec 2023 by JimL
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 27 Nov 2023 by RodDeb
Zapornia pusilla (Baillon's Crake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Nov 2023 by Caric
Zapornia pusilla (Baillon's Crake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Oct 2023 by RodDeb
Zapornia tabuensis (Spotless Crake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Oct 2023 by RodDeb
Zapornia pusilla (Baillon's Crake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Oct 2023 by BenW
Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by JimL
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by JimL
Spatula rhynchotis (Australasian Shoveler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by JimL
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by JimL
Lalage tricolor (White-winged Triller) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by RodDeb
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Zapornia pusilla (Baillon's Crake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by RodDeb
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by RodDeb
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 7 Oct 2023 by patrick25
Gerygone fusca (Western Gerygone) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Oct 2023 by RodDeb
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Oct 2023 by RodDeb
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 1 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Turdus merula (Eurasian Blackbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Aug 2023 by RodDeb
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Aug 2023 by RodDeb
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Aug 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Zapornia tabuensis (Spotless Crake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Aug 2023 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jul 2023 by RodDeb
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by davidcunninghamwildlife
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL
Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 Jul 2023 by RodDeb
Turdus merula (Eurasian Blackbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 Jul 2023 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 Jul 2023 by RodDeb
Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Jul 2023 by AlisonMilton
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jun 2023 by Harrisi
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 20 Jun 2023 by Harrisi
Bubulcus coromandus (Eastern Cattle Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 7 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 May 2023 by AlisonMilton
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 May 2023 by RodDeb
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Apr 2023 by TomW
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Haliaeetus leucogaster (White-bellied Sea-Eagle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Unplaced suasaria (Unplaced suasaria) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1

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Species information

  • Porphyrio melanotus Scientific name
  • Australasian Swamphen Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 796.5m Recorded at altitude
  • 271 images trained Machine learning
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  • Synonyms

    Porphyrio porphyrio Porphyrio porphyrio

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