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Dusky Moorhen
Gallinula tenebrosa
-25.2986, 152.854
Field Notes
Description:
The Dusky Moorhen is a medium-sized, dark grey-black water bird with a white undertail. It has a red bill with a yellow tip and a red facial shield. Young birds are much duller and browner than adults, with a greenish bill and face shield.
Habitat:
The Dusky Moorhen is found in wetlands, including swamps, rivers, and artificial waterways. It prefers open water and water margins with reeds, rushes and waterlilies, but may be found on grasses close to water such as parks, pastures and lawns.
Notes:
Spotted in a lake in the Hervey Bay botanical gardens.
Reference Links:
Dusky Moorhen | BIRDS in BACKYARDS
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 29, 2013
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