Purple Swamphen

The Purple Swamphen is a large rail. It is mainly dusky black above,

with a broad dark blue collar, and dark blue to purple below. As the

Purple Swamphen walks, it flicks its tail up and down, revealing its

white undertail. The bill is red and robust, and the legs and feet

orange-red. For such a bulky bird, the Swamphen is an

accomplished flier and will readily take to the air to escape danger.

(birdsinbackyards.net)

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