Purple Swamphen
Kranji Marsh

15 Oct 2016 to 12 Mar 2017

Historical record: This record was not submitted by observers. It was compiled and made available here as part of the Bird Society of Singapore's effort to make historical records more easily accessible. Click here to read more about this initiative.

General details

Species	Purple Swamphen Porphyrio porphyrio
Record ID	1787
Date range	15 Oct 2016 to 12 Mar 2017
Location	Kranji Marsh
Count	2 individuals
Related records	1788, 1789
Date added	03 Nov 2022

This is one of 5 accepted records of Purple Swamphen in our database.

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Record accepted.

Committee's view

Background	Up to two birds seen by multiple observers.
Verdict	Accepted / Wild (Verifiable)

References (see all)

References	eBird; eBird

Revisions to this record

Date revised	Changes made
16 Jul 2025	English name updated from Grey-headed Swamphen to Purple Swamphen, per IOC AviList v2025

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Bird Society of Singapore. (2022). Record 1787: Purple Swamphen Porphyrio porphyrio. Retrieved August 19, 2025, from https://records.singaporebirds.com/record/1787/.