Close-up portrait of an Australasian Swamphen facing left. Its body is covered in rich, deep blue feathers, while the head and nape are jet black. The bill is large and hooked, bright red-pink, with a prominent red frontal shield extending up the forehead. A small, vivid red eye is visible against the dark head. The background is a soft blur of pale green foliage.

Keith Boden Wetlands, Meanjin, Queensland, Australia

High ISO shot. Noise reduction done in Darktable, which unfortunately, does not have the best noise reduction out there.

OM-1 Mark II / M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO

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A very blue swamphen, wading through shallow water

Australasian Swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus)
Keith Boden Wetlands, Brisbane/Meanjin, Australia

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This Australasian Swamphen stands tall, scanning its wetland home for signs of danger. With striking blue-black feathers, a bold red shield, and those strong legs built for wading, it’s always ready for action! 🌿🐦

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An Australasian Swamphen at Olympic Park in Sydney.

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An adult Australasian Swamphen(Porphyrio Melanotus) dips its red beat towards the water's edge. Its tiny offspring is in the foreground, many times smaller than its mother.

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