Birds found in Sedgwick, North Harcourt and surrounding districts
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Dusky Moorhen
- Gallinula tenebrosa
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The Dusky Moorhen is a medium-sized, dark grey-black water bird with a white undertail. It has a red bill with a yellow tip and a red facial shield. Young birds are much duller and browner than adults, with a greenish bill and face shield.
- http://www.graemechapman.com.au/library/viewphotos.php?c=340
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Dusky Moorhen
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The Dusky Moorhen is a medium-sized, dark grey-black water bird with a white undertail. It has a red bill with a yellow tip and a red facial shield. Young birds are much duller and browner than adults, with a greenish bill and face shield.
- Gallinula tenebrosa
- 56
- 35-40cm
- http://www.graemechapman.com.au/library/viewphotos.php?c=340
- http://birdlife.org.au/bird-profile/dusky-moorhen