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Dusky Moorhen

Gallinula tenebrosa

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

Moorhens, sometimes called marsh hens or river chickens, are medium-sized water birds that are members of the rail family Rallidae. Closely related to Coots.

Habitat:

Roaming free around the Melaleuca swamp area in the Phillip Island Wildlife Park.

Reference Links:

Common moorhen, Dusky Moorhen | BIRDS in BACKYARDS

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