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Common Moorhen

Gallinula Chloropus

Photo by Hera Greek
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28.3232, -82.4319

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Description:

Breeds over much of Morh America and northern Southern America. Prefers habitat with large areas of open water. common near ponds, freshwater marshes.

Notes:

Similar species - American Coot

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