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Common Moorhen

Gallinula chloropus

Photo by pennymomof2
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Field Notes

Description:

The Moorhen has dark plumage apart from the white undertail, yellow legs and a red facial shield. I did not realize until after I got home that a turtle had poked his head up during a few shots.

Habitat:

Lakes with a lot of vegetation.

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Common Moorhen

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PublishedMarch 4, 2012

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