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Common Moorhen

Gallinula chloropus

Photo by Wild Things
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Description:

Like a hen on land and like a duck in water. A slaty grey and brown marsh bird with forehead and base of bill bright red. Long green legs and large feet.

Habitat:

Seen in a village pond.

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Comments (7)
Ashish
Great shots Satyen...!! Moorhen is flagship organism of healthy eco sensitive habitat.
Sachin Zaveri
Second one is really defining running,, clever shoot Satyenji,,
Wild Things
Thanks, uploaded another pic of the bird running on water.
Atul
lovely spotting and fantastic pic!!

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PublishedDecember 7, 2011

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