Purple Swamphen Collection

Common moorhen, Gallinula chloropus 1, and purple swamphen. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmann's Book of
FLO4646314 Common moorhen, Gallinula chloropus 1, and purple swamphen. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmann's Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1849.; (add.info.: Common moorhen)

Purple swamphen, Porphyrio porphyrio
6338262 Purple swamphen, Porphyrio porphyrio by Edwards, George (1694-1773) (after); (add.info.: Purple swamphen, Porphyrio porphyrio. Purple water hen)

Strange marsh-birds (coloured engraving)
998196 Strange marsh-birds (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Common Moorhen, 1864 (colour litho)
999001 Common Moorhen, 1864 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bilder-Atlas zur wissenschaftlich-populAaren Naturgeschichte der VAogel in ihren)

Purple Swamphen, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999639 Purple Swamphen, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Purple Swamphen in reed bed

Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) walking off log

Nest of Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) eggs protected by driftwood and waterlily leaves

Porphyrio porphirio poliocephalus, purple swamphen
Plate 93, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Porphyrio porphyrio melanotus, purple swamphen
Watercolour 331 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled Black-jointed Gallinule, Goo la warring

Purple Swamphen / Pukeko in a wetland - Halswell Quarry reclamation area - Christchurch - New Zealand
DH-4740 Purple Swamphen / Pukeko in a wetland Halswell Quarry reclamation area - Christchurch - New Zealand Porphyrio porphyrio melanotus Don Hadden contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Pukeko (Porphyrio porphyrio melanotus) adult, foraging on short grass, New Zealand, november

Purple Swamphen - MacLeod's Morass at Bairnsdale, southern Victoria, Australia
DH-4386 Purple Swamphen MacLeod's Morass at Bairnsdale, southern Victoria, Australia. Porphyrio porphyrio Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Purple Swamphen Preening Mt Isa sewage ponds
DH-3115 Purple Swamphen / Pukeko - preening, on one leg Mt Isa sewage ponds, Queensland, Australia Porphyrio porphyrio Formerly also known as Purple Gallinule Don Hadden Please note that prints are

Purple Swamphen Near Henderson Creek, Auckland, New Zealand
DH-3025 Purple Swamphen / Pukeko Near Henderson Creek, Auckland, New Zealand Porphyrio porphyrio Formerly also known as Purple Gallinule Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display

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The purple swamphen, scientifically known as Porphyrio porphyrio, is a captivating marsh-bird that never fails to leave observers in awe. With its vibrant plumage and unique appearance, it stands out among the other inhabitants of the swamp. In an old colored engraving from 1864, these strange marsh-birds are depicted alongside their fellow avian companion, the Common Moorhen. The contrast between their colors and features is strikingly beautiful. Another colored engraving from 1833-39 showcases the regal Purple Swamphen amidst a reed bed. Its long legs and slender body allow it to gracefully navigate through this natural habitat with ease. Swamps serve as the perfect sanctuary for these magnificent creatures. Multiple images capture them in their element - surrounded by lush vegetation and shimmering waters. Their presence adds a touch of elegance to these seemingly desolate landscapes. One photograph captures a Purple Swamphen confidently walking off a log, displaying its poise and gracefulness even on unstable ground. This bird exudes confidence in every step it takes. The nest of a Purple Swamphen is truly remarkable; carefully protected by driftwood and waterlily leaves, it serves as both shelter and security for its precious eggs. Nature's ingenuity at its finest. There are different subspecies of this majestic bird; one such variant is Porphyrio porphirio poliocephalus which possesses distinct characteristics that set it apart from others within its species. From ancient times until today, the purple swamphen has captivated artists' imaginations with its beauty. Whether portrayed in engravings or captured through photography, this avian marvel continues to inspire wonderment among all who encounter it in nature's realm.