Moorhens (Gallinula chloropis)

Introduction

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Moorhens (Gallinula chloropis)

Image: © Anne Burgess Taken: 16 Jan 2014

Fairly common, and unmistakable. Their huge feet allow then to walk on loose patches of water plants, but they can also swim.

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Image Location

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Latitude
57.544663
Longitude
-3.98965