Fiji Post Limited issued a special souvenir sheet stamp consist of two stamps that features the endemic bird of Fiji, Fiji's "Teri" Purple Swamp, or the Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) on July 20, 2006.
The Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio), is a large bird in the family Rallidae (rails). This chicken-sized bird, with its huge feet, bright plumage and red bill and frontal shield is easily-recognizable in its native range.
This species is sedentary, nomadic or partially migratory, with many populations making local seasonal movements in response to changing habitat conditions .
The species is mainly crepuscular and forages in the early-morning and late-evening.It breeds in solitary territorial pairs (especially in pastures) or in small communal groups containing several breeding males, breeding females and non-breeding helpers (especially in swamps) .
