The Purple Moorhen Porphyno porphyno viridis is a bird which is found near swamps.
This bird has an attractive dark blue colour, which stands out amidst the other white water birds.
It is as big as a hen, and struts about its territory like one.You can see loads of fabulous pictures of birds from different parts of the world at World Bird Wednesday.
Isn't he lovely -- that beautiful color really DOES stand out!
ReplyDeleteOh, beautiful indeed! Love the color and he does stand out indeed!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
we call them pukeko here.
ReplyDeleteNice photo. The moorhen could pass off for a tail-less peacock!
ReplyDeleteThat's one of my favorite water birds!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful species.
ReplyDeleteCostas
Wow, a real beauty. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteThe bird looks a bit like a peacock. Happy bird watching!
ReplyDeleteWow...what a lovely bird! I have not come across this one at Pobitora but I did see a jacana. I'll be on the look-out next time I visit the birding areas nearby.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird, and new for me.
ReplyDeleteColorful bird!
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