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Dusky Moorhen (chick)

Gallinula tenebrosa

Description:

The Dusky Moorhen is a medium-sized, dark grey-black water bird with a white undertail. It has a red bill with a yellow tip and a red facial shield. Young birds are much duller and browner than adults, with a greenish bill and face shield.

Habitat:

The Dusky Moorhen is found in wetlands, including swamps, rivers, and artificial waterways. It prefers open water and water margins with reeds, rushes and waterlilies, but may be found on grasses close to water such as parks, pastures and lawns.

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2 Comments

AntónioGinjaGinja
AntónioGinjaGinja 11 years ago

beautiful

ShannaB
ShannaB 11 years ago

It's so cute!

BobHoward
Spotted by
BobHoward

2147, New South Wales, Australia

Spotted on May 12, 2012
Submitted on Jun 10, 2012

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