Purple Swamp Hens
by:Emily and Anna
Habitat
Purple Swamp Hens live near the creek. They live in the eastern and northern Australia.
Purple Swamp Hens
hiding in the grass
This Purple Swamp Hen is hiding in the grass.
feeding the chicks
This Purple Swamp Hen is feeding its chicks.
pregnant
This is a pregnant Purple Swamp Hen.
Appearance
Purple Swamp Hens are black and indigo blue their chicks are black. They have a short tail their legs are long as well.
Diet
Purple Swamp Hens eat soft shoot of reed, bullrushes, frogs and snails.
Movement
The Purple Swamp Hens eats, sleeps and drinks.
FUN FACT!
Purple Swamp Hens scientific name is Porphyrio Porpyrio. Their french name is Taleve Sultane. Purple Swamp Hens only breed in Spring. There is 13 subspecies of Purple Swamp Hens. Purple Swamp Hens are known as long legged chickens. They can grow up to 48cm long.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
- en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_Swamphen
- Native animals of Fairfield city
- www. birdinbackyards. net/species/Porphyrio /Porphyrio