RarityCommon
Height44 cm
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Bird Calls
5 recordings of the Australasian Swamphen
Did You Know?
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"Swamphens are skilled climbers, often seen scaling reeds and rushes with their large feet."
Field Guide
Australasian Swamphen
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The Australasian Swamphen is a large, bold waterbird easily recognised in wetlands, city parks, and suburban lakes across Australia, New Zealand, and nearby islands. Its vivid colours and confident presence make it a familiar sight in local waterways.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Australasian Swamphen has been recorded.
- Byards Road Wetlands🔥 ActiveSouth Australia · 12 species · 17 sightings · seen 11 days ago
- Commonwealth Park🔥 ActiveAustralian Capital Territory · 2 species · seen 27 days ago
- Lakeside Park🔥 ActiveVictoria · 4 species · seen 6 days ago
- Cascade ParkVictoria · 1 species · seen 55 days ago
- Corroboree BillabongNorthern Territory · 5 species · seen 123 days ago
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