Common Moorhen
by Yvonne Johnstone
Title
Common Moorhen
Artist
Yvonne Johnstone
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The Common Moorhen, also known as the Moorhen, the Eurasian Moorhen, the Common Waterhen, the Marsh Hen.
Their scientific name of Gallinula chloropus means "bird of the marshes".
Adults are nearly black with a white line along the flanks. The white under the tail is conspicuous. The back, wings and tail are tinged with brown. The bill is red with a yellow tip. There is a rounded, red frontal shield on head. The yellow-green legs are long with large toes.
Immature birds are greyish-brown with paler underparts and a greenish bill.
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February 13th, 2020
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