Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)

Fairly common in coastal NC and less common westward, Common Gallinules are easily recognized by rich red forehead sheild and bill, dark body plumage with white in tail and white wing edge (parallel with or angling to waterline).
Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)

Handheld Digiscoped
Viera Wetlands, Brevard Co., FL
27 Dec 2006
Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)

Handheld Digiscoped
Viera Wetlands, Brevard Co., FL
27 Dec 2006
Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)

Handheld Digiscoped
Viera Wetlands, Brevard Co., FL
27 Dec 2006

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