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Eurasian Common Moorhen

Gallinula chloropus

Photo by CoralAvery
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Field Notes

Description:

Grey bird with brown wings, red on face with yellow beak and yellow feet.

Habitat:

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Species ID Suggestions

Common Moorhen

Gallinula chloropus

Reference Link
ceherzog
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Comments (6)
Ashish
Their steps are made to walk on floating Water lily or Lotus leafs..!! They are wide spread to avoid sink into water...Nature's great creation..!!
CoralAvery
They're hilarious!! I'm just surprised they're not webbed! :)
ceherzog
Aren't their huge feet funny?
CoralAvery
It seems to be Eurasian, but because it was found at a zoo, there's no telling for certain what subspecies it is. I did add the urban biodiversity mission though, thanks for the suggestion!! :D
ceherzog
There are many subspecies of the Common Morhen. If you check out the link perhaps you can determine.
Ashish
Moorhen... Must be in Urban bio diversity habitat...!!

Spotted for Missions

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
Mission
Birds of the World

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PublishedJuly 30, 2011

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