StatusNative
RarityFairly Common
Height36 cm
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"During breeding displays, Dusky Moorhens may run across the water’s surface with wings spread, creating dramatic splashing to impress mates."
Field Guide
Dusky Moorhen
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The Dusky Moorhen (*Gallinula tenebrosa*) is a medium-sized, dark waterbird commonly seen in wetlands and urban water bodies throughout eastern and southwestern Australia. With its dark grey-black plumage, white undertail, and red bill tipped with yellow, this adaptable species is a familiar presence in city parks, lakes, and natural wetlands. Its loud, shrieking calls often reveal its presence before it is seen foraging or swimming at the water's edge.
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