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Common Moorhen (juvenile)

Gallinula chloropus

Photo by 1Sarah2
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Field Notes

Description:

This juvenile common moorhen is a gray rather than the adult black. The white plumage is still apparent. While not seen here, the legs and feet are yellowish and the feet are not webbed.

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, Common Moorhen - Whatbird.com

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Comments (2)
1Sarah2
It is awfully cute. I actually thought that it was a different bird from the adult. When it was out of the water, the feet should have been a giveaway. Oh well, file it away as something else I know now.
Ashish
Looks a cute baby..!!

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