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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 39,4 cm | 15.5 in |
| Khối Lượng | 540,0 g | 19.05 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 19-24 days. Fledging: 56 days.
Số Trứng
5-18
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Họ | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Gallinula |
| Loài | Gallinula tenebrosa |
Distribution
Dusky Moorhen has been recorded in 1 countries.
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