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Gallinula chloropus
Like a hen on land and like a duck in water. A slaty grey and brown marsh bird with forehead and base of bill bright red. Long green legs and large feet.
Seen in a village pond.
Spotted on Dec 4, 2011
Submitted on Dec 7, 2011
7 Comments
Welcome..!!
Thanks Ashish.
Great shots Satyen...!!
Moorhen is flagship organism of healthy eco sensitive habitat.
Thanks Sachin.
Second one is really defining running,, clever shoot Satyenji,,
Thanks, uploaded another pic of the bird running on water.
lovely spotting and fantastic pic!!