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Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata cachinnans

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

A dark bird very similar to the American Coot, except the forehead is red.

Habitat:

This subspecies is found throughout North America except in the great plains area. There were two of these guys hanging out in a swampy pond area.

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Common Gallinule

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PublishedApril 17, 2013

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