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- Moorhen - Wikipedia
The common moorhen in particular migrates up to 2,000 km (1,200 mi) from some of its breeding areas in the colder parts of Siberia Those that migrate do so at night The Gough moorhen on the other hand is considered almost flightless; it can only flutter some metres
- Common Gallinule - All About Birds
This boldly marked rail has a brilliant red shield over the bill and a white racing stripe down its side It squawks and whinnies from thick cover in marshes and ponds from Canada to Chile, peeking in and out of vegetation This species was formerly called the Common Moorhen and is closely related to moorhen species in the Old World < p>
- Common Moorhen - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on Animalia. bio
The Common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) is a bird species in the rail family (Rallidae) found across many parts of the Old World These birds live around well-vegetated marshes, ponds, canals, and other wetlands The word 'moor' as a part of their name is an old sense meaning marsh
- Moorhen - The Wildlife Trusts
A familiar black bird of our lakes, ponds and rivers, the moorhen is widespread; look out for its large and untidy-looking nest on the water in spring It can be distinguished from the similar coot by its yellow legs, red beak and the white patches on its body
- Eurasian Moorhen - eBird
Distinctive dark waterbird that resembles a cross between a duck and a chicken Adults have a bright red bill with a yellow tip, while immatures have a duller bill and legs Note big white oval patches under the tail, and white streaks along the flanks Inhabits fresh and brackish marshes, on ponds, lakes, and along slow-moving watercourses with bordering vegetation Smaller and more retiring
- Moorhen Bird Facts | Gallinula Chloropus - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
You might catch sight of a Moorhen as it quickly scuttles away onto land or see a quick glimpse before it vanishes into reeds Watch out for them flicking their white undertail as a signal to predators not to waste their energy, as they’re ready to make a speedy getaway!
- Moorhen Bird Facts - Gallinula - A-Z Animals
The common moorhen, also called the common gallinule, are birds that are found around the world, just about every place except for the polar regions and tropical jungles
- Moorhen - Animal Corner
The Common Moorhen is a medium-sized crake that has a velvety brownish black plumage with flanks that have a distinctive white streak The undertail coverts are white, conspicuous when the tail is jerked while swimming
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