Australasian Swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus melanotus) - 20240222-06

            Conspicuous blue and black waterhen with gigantic red bill and forehead shield. Has large feet and white under tail feathers which it flicks up and down when walking. Occurs in a wide variety of wetland habitats and is a common sight in urban parks. They are very vocal, often making loud crowing calls and a range of other shorter squawks, including a single note squawk at night.  (eBird)
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Like most rail chicks, the juvenile "Pūkeko" is all black.  This not so little one was out with its parents looking for lunch.

Tiritiri Matangi, Auckland, New Zealand.  February 2024.
Roadrunner Birding Tours.
   

Taken in: New Zealand / Auckland / Te Whanga (show map)

Taken on: February 22, 2024

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Canon EOS R6

Canon RF 800mm F11 IS STM

Auckland

Roadrunner Birding Tours

Adult

Gruiformes

Rallidae

Least Concern « less

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Camera: Canon EOS R6, f/11.0, 1/800 sec, 800mm, ISO 25600 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS R6
Lens:	RF800mm F11 IS STM
Aperture:	f/11.0
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/800)
Focal Length:	800mm
ISO:	25600
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Manual
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Photoshop 2024 Macintosh
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