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Gallinula galeata
Dark bird and a white beak. Notice on picture above the long toes that make its possible to walk on top of floating vegetation. Conservation status = Least Concern.
Found at Lake Eola, downtown Orlando, Fl. Feeds on the shores.
Beautiful photo and spot.
I too am used to hearing them referred to as common moorhens. Thanks for keeping us up to date.
Donna, HaHa! I love the way we were mimicking each other. We must think alike...grin.
Frank, I think you have here a Common Gallinule (Gallinula galeata), which is a way "better" bird than an American Coot. See http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Commo... and see if you agree.
Spotted on Mar 4, 2012
Submitted on Mar 4, 2012
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