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Common Gallinule - juvenile

Gallinula galeata

Photo by JoshuaGSmith
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Field Notes

Description:

Juveniles lack the red bills that the adults have. They can be easily separated from coots by the white line located along the bottom of the wings while closed.

Habitat:

Wetland

Notes:

I love how you can see the bird's reflection in the water.

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