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Common Moorhen

Gallinula chloropus

Description:

Small, nearly black with a bright red beak.

Habitat:

Swampy edge of large pond.

Notes:

It's hard to see in the pictures but this was a hen with two chicks at her side.

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melissa885
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melissa885

Texas, USA

Spotted on Jun 9, 2013
Submitted on Jun 9, 2013

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