StatusEndemic
RarityCommon
Height34 cm
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"Black-tailed Native-hens can appear in huge flocks almost overnight after rain, sometimes vanishing just as quickly when conditions change."
Field Guide
Black-tailed Nativehen
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The Black-tailed Native-hen (Tribonyx ventralis) is a medium-sized, robust rail commonly seen around Australia’s inland wetlands. With its upright stance and habit of flicking its narrow black tail, this bird is reminiscent of a domestic hen. Its presence is often marked by sudden appearances in large groups after rain, a result of its highly nomadic and irruptive lifestyle.
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