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Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

Photo by ceherzog
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Field Notes

Description:

The most widely distributed member of the rail family, the Common Gallinule inhabits marshes and ponds from Canada to Chile, from northern Europe to southern Africa, and across Asia to the Pacific. Vocal and boldly marked, the species can be quite conspicuous, sometimes using its long toes to walk atop floating vegetation. Cornell Lab

Habitat:

wetland: Circle Bar B

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Comments (3)
MorganKoury
Such a cool bird! We get them in waterways where we are too, widespread indeed!
alicelongmartin
As usual Claire, your photography really stands out! Purely beautiful!

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