Dusky Moorhen
Gallinula tenebrosa
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Dusky Moorhen (Gallinula tenebrosa) is a 35–40 cm moorhen of Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia's freshwater wetlands. Dark slaty-grey with brown back, red frontal shield, and yellow-tipped red bill. Common on lakes, rivers, and park ponds. Walks along shorelines and swims freely. Feeds on aquatic plants, invertebrates, and seeds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 39.4 cm | 15.5 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 540.0 g | 19.05 oz |
Habitat & Range
สถานะการอนุรักษ์
พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
การทำรัง
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 19-24 days. Fledging: 56 days.
จำนวนไข่
5-18
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Gallinula |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Gallinula tenebrosa |
Distribution
Dusky Moorhen has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family