“Had an opportunity for close up images while the Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio viridis) was feeding (above). The iris is described as “chestnut to blood red” (Wells 1999). “Generally I have seen blood red iris but this is on a … Continued
“I was driving on a narrow dirt trail in wetlands area of ex-mining pools and water plant overgrowth when I met up with this Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio viridis). It is probably a bird I met a number of times … Continued
“I was driving on a narrow dirt trail in wetlands area of ex-mining pools and water plant overgrowth when I met up with this Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio viridis). It is probably a bird I met a number of times … Continued
“The classical courtship posture of Zebra Dove (Geopelia striata) males as they woo females. “A bowing of the head, lifting up of tail with accompanying cooing calls.” Dato’ Dr Amar-Singh HSS Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia 12th June 2017 Location: Ipoh, Perak, … Continued
“The Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio viridis), as the name suggests, is often described as having blue-purple plumages, especially of the neck and breast. “The local subspecies is called P. p. viridis. ‘Viridis’ means green and looking closely from the front … Continued
“The Purple Swamphens Porphyrio porphyrio viridis have a large diet. This is the first time I have seen them feeding on grass seeds (see seed-stained bills). “Grass seed feeding reported in literature.” Dato’ Dr Amar-Singh HSS Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia 12th … Continued
The Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) [now Grey-headed Swamphen (P. poliocephalus)] is primarily a vegetarian, taking any and all parts of aquatic and semi-aquatic plants. At the same time it takes animal food that includes various invertebrates like small crabs, snails … Continued
“After a bath, the Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio viridis) walked up a dead branch for an extended preening session. “The waterhen likes to spread wings and shake them from side to side to dry out. “This offered an opportunity to … Continued
