Purple Swamphen Portrait by Winston D. Munnings
[Photo No. B-946]
- © Winston D. Munnings (Greeting Card Sample). Just the perfect vehicle for sending well wishes to that Special someone. Incidentally, this Greeting Card can also be framed.
The Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio), also known as the African Purple Swamphen, Purple Moorhen, Purple Gallinule, Pūkeko or Purple Coot, is a large bird in the family Rallidae (rails). From its name in French, talève 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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Camera
Nikon D300 (Two Bodies) ~ Nikon D200 (Back-Up)
Lens
AF Nikon 50mm (F/1.8)
AF Nikon 85mm (F/1.8)
AF Nikon 24-70mm (F/2.8)
AF Nikon 80-200mm (F/2.8)
AF Nikon 70-210mm (F4 – 5.6)
AF Nikon 105mm (F/2.8) Micro Lens
AF Nikon 200mm (F/2.8) Micro Lens
AF Nikon 300mm (F/4)
Comments
Wow! it’s a fabulous bird,Winston,our Purple Swamphens are quite different!
Thanks Lance. Much appreciated.
– Winston D. Munnings
Thanks Lance. Much appreciated. Send me a pic of one!
– Winston D. Munnings
Superb shot!
Thank you so much.
– Winston D. Munnings
I did not know they came in purple…wondrous shot!
I was surprised too.
Thanks for commenting on my work. It is greatly appreciated.
– Winston D. Munnings
Thanks a bunch Ray for featuring my work in the Closeups In Nature group. I am honored and thanks again.
– Winston D. Munnings
fine portrait! congrats on the feature
Many thanks, and much appreciated.
– Winston D. Munnings
CONGRATULATIONS on your wonderful feature, great work and well earned.
Thank you so much Andrea.
– Winston D. Munnings
Beautiful ~ Congrats on your feature!
Many thanks!
– Winston D. Munnings
Congratulations on having your image featured in the group ” The Birds “
Thanks Wayne for featuring my work in The Birds grouping on RB. It is greatly appreciated and thanks again.
– Winston D. Munnings