Purple Swamphen Porphyrio porphyrio Length: 45-50 cm. This is our largest member of the group comprising crakes, rails and swamphens. The Purple Swamphen has a wide distribution as they can also be found in Africa, South and Southeast Asia. They are common in South-west WA, where there is suitable habitat. The Swamphen seems less water-dependent … Continue reading Purple Swamphen