Moorhens (Gallinula chloropis)
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Moorhens (Gallinula chloropis) by Anne Burgess as part of the Geograph project.
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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.
Image Location
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