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Gallinula chloropus
The Moorhen has dark plumage apart from the white undertail, yellow legs and a red facial shield. The young are browner and lack the red shield. It has a wide range of gargling calls and will emit loud hisses when threatened.
Almost worldwide distribution. It lives around well-vegetated marshes, ponds, canals and other wetlands.
Spotted on Apr 28, 2012
Submitted on May 10, 2012
3 Comments
Photo No. 1: is a beautiful photo....
Yes, it was really taking care of its feathers and stretching :-)
Awesome series!