<hw>Swamp-Hen</hw>, <i>n</i>. an Australasian bird, <i>Porphyrio melanonotus</i>, Temm. (often incorrectly shortened to <i>Melanotus</i>). Called sometimes the <i>Porphyrio</i> (q.v.); Maori name, <i>Pukeko</i>. Called also the <i>Swamp-Turkey</i>, the <i>Purple Coot</i>, and by New Zealand colonists, <i>Sultana-bird</i>, <i>Pukaki</i>, or <i>Bokaka</i>, the last two being corruptions of the Maori name. For a West-Australian variety of the <i>Porphyrio</i>, see quotation (1848).
1845. E. J. Wakefield, `Adventures in New Zealand,' c. i. p. 228:
"The pukeko is of a dark-blue colour, and about as large as a pheasant. The legs, the bill, and a horny continuation of it over the front of the head, are of a bright crimson colour. Its long legs adapt it for its swampy life; its flight is slow and heavy, resembling that of a bittern."
1848. J. Gould, `Birds of Australia,' vol. vi. pl. 70:
"<i>Porphyrio Bellus</i>, Gould, Azure breasted <i>Porphyrio</i>; Swamp-Hen, Colonists of Western Australia."
1888. W. L. Buller, `Birds of New Zealand,' vol. ii. p. 79:
[A full description.]
<hw>Swamp-Mahogany</hw>, <i>n</i>. a timber tree, <i>Eucalyptus botryoides</i>, Sm. See <i>Gum</i> and <i>Mahogany</i>.
1886. T. Heney, `Fortunate Days,' p. 50:
"Swamp mahogany's floor-flowered arms."