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Dusky Moorhen

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.

Habitat:

Pond with reeds.

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1 Comment

flynn.jeannette
flynn.jeannette 11 years ago

Why does it have a red bill?

RachaelB
Spotted by
RachaelB

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Nov 18, 2012
Submitted on Nov 18, 2012

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