FEATHERY FRIDAY# 27
Birds come in so many bright colors and we have found a really neat one for you today! These birds are located all around the Eastern world, so let’s head to out and see if we spot a bird with purple plumage!
MEET THE PURPLE SWAMPHEN!
Range/Habitat: Eastern Europe-Southeast Asia-Australia/ swamps, coastlines
Diet: Omnivore: aquatic vegetation, invertebrates
Length/Weight: 15-20”/ 18- 46oz
Conservation Status: Common
Fun Facts:
- Purple Swamphens have beautiful purple and black plumage.
- They also have bright red legs and bills.
- Purple swamphens don’t have webbed feet, but are excellent swimmers.
- Both the male and female incubate the eggs and take their chicks.
- Purple swamphens are regarded as noble birds in Ancient Rome
- Hear the call.
We just love these lovely birds! If you were a bird what color would you be? Ellie loves green and Edmond wants blue!
The Adventures of Ellie and Edmond 
That Swamphen looks very similar to the Moorhen here’s a picture
They’re related! We had to look the Moorhen up, it’s a pretty bird too and looks very similar. They are both members of the Rail family!
Hey Ellie and Edmond….. I’m an Aussie girl however; I haven’t seen this Aussie bird. I’ll have to investigate….! Have a great weekend …. 😉
We saw in a couple of different places that Australia and New Zealand- there’s a chance they are only on one of those islands. Sometimes it is hard to get the exact locations correct :)! Let us know if you see one!
Will do…. 😉