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Swamphens Collection

The vibrant and enchanting world comes to life in these captivating pictures

Background imageSwamphens Collection: Purple Swamphen / Pukeko / Purple Gallinule. Tiritiri Matangi island near Auckland - New Zealand

Purple Swamphen / Pukeko / Purple Gallinule. Tiritiri Matangi island near Auckland - New Zealand
MAB-491 Purple Swamphen / Pukeko / Purple Gallinule Tiritiri Matangi island near Auckland - New Zealand Porphyrio porphyrio Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageSwamphens Collection: Picture No. 11993353

Picture No. 11993353
Australasian Swamphen - Pukeko - Standing at the edge of the lake at Western Springs - Auckland - New Zealand. Date:

Background imageSwamphens Collection: Picture No. 11993352

Picture No. 11993352
Australasian Swamphen - Pukeko - Standing at the edge of the lake at Western Springs - Auckland - New Zealand. Date:

Background imageSwamphens Collection: Picture No. 11993351

Picture No. 11993351
Purple Swamphen - Australasian Swamphen - A chick - at Western Springs - Auckland - New Zealand. Date:

Background imageSwamphens Collection: Picture No. 10879040

Picture No. 10879040
Purple Swamphen / Pukeko (Porphyrio porphyrio) Date:

Background imageSwamphens Collection: Purple Swamphen (Porhyrio porphyrio madagascariensis) adult, walking in shallow water, Gambia

Purple Swamphen (Porhyrio porphyrio madagascariensis) adult, walking in shallow water, Gambia, February

Background imageSwamphens Collection: Purple Swamphen (Porhyrio porphyrio melanotus) adult pair, standing amongst aquatic vegetation in

Purple Swamphen (Porhyrio porphyrio melanotus) adult pair, standing amongst aquatic vegetation in shallow water, Hasties Swamp N.P

Background imageSwamphens Collection: Purple Swamphen / Pukeko in a wetland - Halswell Quarry reclamation area - Christchurch - New

Purple Swamphen / Pukeko in a wetland - Halswell Quarry reclamation area - Christchurch - New Zealand
DH-4740 Purple Swamphen / Pukeko in a wetland Halswell Quarry reclamation area - Christchurch - New Zealand Porphyrio porphyrio melanotus Don Hadden contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Background imageSwamphens Collection: Purple Swamphen (Porhyrio porphyrio) adult, walking through water hyacinth at edge of water

Purple Swamphen (Porhyrio porphyrio) adult, walking through water hyacinth at edge of water, Sri Lanka, december

Background imageSwamphens Collection: Pukeko (Porphyrio porphyrio melanotus) adult, foraging on short grass, New Zealand, november

Pukeko (Porphyrio porphyrio melanotus) adult, foraging on short grass, New Zealand, november

Background imageSwamphens Collection: Purple Swamphen - MacLeod's Morass at Bairnsdale, southern Victoria, Australia

Purple Swamphen - MacLeod's Morass at Bairnsdale, southern Victoria, Australia
DH-4386 Purple Swamphen MacLeod's Morass at Bairnsdale, southern Victoria, Australia. Porphyrio porphyrio Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageSwamphens Collection: Purple Swamphen with oyster La Janda Spain October

Purple Swamphen with oyster La Janda Spain October
RES-803 Purple Swamphen with oyster La Janda, Spain, October Porphyrio porphyrio George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSwamphens Collection: Illustration: Brown Swamphen- from Rothschild 1907. Based on paintings and bones ex Mauritius

Illustration: Brown Swamphen- from Rothschild 1907. Based on paintings and bones ex Mauritius
PM-9670 Illustration: Brown Swamphen- from Rothschild 1907. Based on paintings and bones ex Mauritius Extinct Aphanaptery imperialis / bonasia Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal

Background imageSwamphens Collection: Purple Swamphen. Coto Donana National Park - Spain

Purple Swamphen. Coto Donana National Park - Spain
WAT-12668 Purple Swamphen Coto Donana National Park - Spain Porphyrio porphyrio M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSwamphens Collection: Swamphen strolling over a meadow Golden Bay, Nelson District, South Island, New Zealand

Swamphen strolling over a meadow Golden Bay, Nelson District, South Island, New Zealand
SAS-707 Swamphen - strolling over a meadow Golden Bay, Nelson District, South Island, New Zealand Porphyrio porphyrio In Maori it's called Pukeko

Background imageSwamphens Collection: Swamphen standing on a mound amidst a flowering meadow looking out Golden Bay, Nelson District

Swamphen standing on a mound amidst a flowering meadow looking out Golden Bay, Nelson District, South Island
SAS-706 Swamphen - standing on a mound amidst a flowering meadow looking out Golden Bay, Nelson District, South Island, New Zealand Porphyrio porphyrio In Maori it's called Pukeko

Background imageSwamphens Collection: Purple Swamphen Eastern form of large gallinule. Walking through grass near the waters edge

Purple Swamphen Eastern form of large gallinule. Walking through grass near the waters edge. Queensland, Australia
ROY-368 Purple Swamphen - Eastern form of large gallinule. Walking through grass near the waters edge. Queensland, Australia

Background imageSwamphens Collection: Purple Swamphen - Spain April

Purple Swamphen - Spain April
RES-727 Purple Swamphen Spain April Porphyrio porphyrio George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSwamphens Collection: Purple Swamphen Distribution: Africa, Europe, asia to Australia

Purple Swamphen Distribution: Africa, Europe, asia to Australia
HB-3392 PURPLE SWAMPHEN Distribution: Africa, Europe, asia to Australia. Porphyrio porphyrio melanopterus Hans & Judy Beste Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageSwamphens Collection: Purple Swamphen Preening Mt Isa sewage ponds

Purple Swamphen Preening Mt Isa sewage ponds
DH-3115 Purple Swamphen / Pukeko - preening, on one leg Mt Isa sewage ponds, Queensland, Australia Porphyrio porphyrio Formerly also known as Purple Gallinule Don Hadden Please note that prints are

Background imageSwamphens Collection: Purple Swamphen Near Henderson Creek, Auckland, New Zealand

Purple Swamphen Near Henderson Creek, Auckland, New Zealand
DH-3025 Purple Swamphen / Pukeko Near Henderson Creek, Auckland, New Zealand Porphyrio porphyrio Formerly also known as Purple Gallinule Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display

Background imageSwamphens Collection: Purple Swamphen Swimming through floating lake vegetation Lake Moondarra, Mt Isa, Queensland

Purple Swamphen Swimming through floating lake vegetation Lake Moondarra, Mt Isa, Queensland, Australia
DH-2968 Purple Swamphen - Swimming through floating lake vegetation Lake Moondarra, Mt Isa, Queensland, Australia Porphyrio melanotos Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display

Background imageSwamphens Collection: Purple Swamphen Near Sewage Ponds, Mt Isa, Queensland, Australia

Purple Swamphen Near Sewage Ponds, Mt Isa, Queensland, Australia
DH-2965 Purple Swamphen Near Sewage Ponds, Mt Isa, Queensland, Australia. Porphyrio melanotos Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only


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The vibrant and enchanting world comes to life in these captivating pictures. Known by various names such as Purple Swamphen, Pukeko, or Purple Gallinule, these magnificent birds are a sight to behold. One glance at Picture No. 11993353 and you'll be mesmerized by the striking purple plumage of the Purple Swamphen. Found on Tiritiri Matangi island near Auckland, New Zealand, this bird stands tall amidst lush greenery, exuding an air of regality. In Picture No. 11993352, we witness another breathtaking moment as the Purple Swamphen gracefully feeds in shallow water. Its delicate movements create ripples that reflect its elegance and poise. Picture No. 11993351 transports us to Gambia in February where we encounter an adult Purple Swamphen confidently striding through shallow water with utmost confidence. The contrast between its vivid feathers and the serene surroundings is truly awe-inspiring. Hasties Swamp N. P becomes our next destination in Picture No. 10879040 as a majestic adult Purple Swamphen walks effortlessly on a mudflat. Its long legs enable it to navigate even the trickiest terrains with ease. Nature's harmony unfolds before our eyes in Picture No. 11993350 when a pair of adult Purple Swamphens stand amongst aquatic vegetation in shallow water alongside Lesser Whistling-ducks (Dendrocygna javanica). This beautiful coexistence showcases nature's ability to thrive together. Moving towards Christchurch - New Zealand's Halswell Quarry reclamation area - we find ourselves captivated by yet another stunning image: a Pukeko standing proudly amidst wetlands (Picture No. 11993349). Its vibrant blue plumage adds an extra touch of magic to this already picturesque scene. Lastly, November brings us closer to home with Picture No.