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Gallinula chloropus
This bird belongs to the Rallidae family. It has dark plumage, apart from the white undertail, yellow legs and a red frontal shield.
Found in marshes and well-vegetated lakes, in many parts of the Old World.
Spotted on Mar 19, 2015
Submitted on Jan 19, 2016
7 Comments
thanks venusflytrap2000 :)
Beautiful shot, InesVeloso! Such clarity!
Yes it payed off :)
Thanks :) i spent hours after this one but it payed off :)
Beautiful capture Inês,gorgeous collours,congrats and thanks for sharing
Desmond, you should have them in California on freshwater lakes near the coasts as well as just about anywhere in the SE USA. They are quite timid and quick to hide in dense reeds but you can see a flash of white under the tail as they disappear.
Very nice species, i would love to see one someday.