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Common Moorhen

Gallinula chloropus

Photo by 1Sarah2
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Field Notes

Description:

The Common moorhen has a red facial shield and yellowish feet. The feet are not webbed. Other than the undertail, the plumage is very dark.

Habitat:

Widespread in freshwater wetlands. Spotted in the tropical south.

Notes:

The Common Moorhen is protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/RegulationsPolicies/mbta/mbtandx.html…

Reference Links:

Gallinula chloropus (Linnaeus, 1758), Common Moorhen, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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Comments (2)
1Sarah2
Thanks! The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (US) and the reciprocal treaties from other counties cover many birds. I get the comment about people not knowing often which is why I try to add it when applicable.
p.young713
This is a good photo of the Moorhen! I did not know they are protected!

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PublishedJuly 21, 2011

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