Grey-headed Swamphen (Porphyrio poliocephalus) Close-Up – Bird Photography in Gujarat, India

Description

This fine-art wildlife photograph presents a detailed close-up of the Grey-headed Swamphen (Porphyrio poliocephalus), a striking wetland bird known for its colourful blue-purple plumage, contrasting greyish head, vivid red bill and prominent red frontal shield.

The Grey-headed Swamphen is a resident wetland bird found across Gujarat and the Indian subcontinent. It is closely associated with freshwater marshes, lakes, ponds and areas of dense aquatic vegetation where it forages among reeds, shallow water and floating plants.

Its bold combination of colours makes the species an excellent subject for bird photography and wildlife portrait photography. The close-up composition allows the intricate facial features, powerful red bill, forehead shield and subtle variations in the bird’s grey, blue and purple plumage to be appreciated in greater detail.

Formerly treated as part of the broader Purple Swamphen species complex, Porphyrio poliocephalus is now recognized as the Grey-headed Swamphen. The species is particularly associated with wetlands and marsh habitats and is a familiar resident bird of Gujarat’s wetland ecosystems.

Wildlife Photography

This photograph is ideal for bird lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, nature photographers, birdwatchers and collectors looking for a detailed Grey-headed Swamphen photograph. It can also be used as a visual reference for educational, editorial and nature-related projects according to the selected license.

Explore this close-up wildlife portrait of the Grey-headed Swamphen and appreciate one of India’s colourful wetland birds in its natural environment.

Product Details

Common Name: Grey-headed Swamphen
Scientific Name: Porphyrio poliocephalus
Order: Gruiformes
Family: Rallidae
Type: Waterbird / Swamphen / Wetland Bird
Status in Gujarat: Resident
Habitat: Freshwater wetlands, marshes, lakes, ponds, reed beds and other vegetated wetland habitats
Diet: Aquatic vegetation, insects and other animal prey
Photography: Bird & Wildlife Photography
Location: Gujarat, India
Subject: Close-up wildlife portrait

Photography Licensing

This Grey-headed Swamphen photograph is available for licensing for different applications.

Personal Use: Suitable for private collections, home décor and personal projects.

Commercial Use: Suitable for advertising, websites, digital marketing, promotional material and other commercial applications.

Printing & Publication: Suitable for books, magazines, calendars, field guides, printed publications, exhibitions and other professional publishing requirements.