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Old 03-02-2008, 02:52 PM
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Interesting to see that you have the same species as us in Europe (Gallinula chloropus) which seems to be fairly global in its distribution (except for Australia - surprising that no one's introduced it there!).

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Originally Posted by Atlascaproni View Post
Moorhens are an INCREDIBLE Floridian bird. Commonly found near water, they are known for their long, green hind toes used to walk through mud. They have a decorational red (and sometimes white) growth on their face, which is present in both genders.
Video (the moorhens are near the end)
YouTube - Teen Wilderness Episode 4
The moorhens are not those chirping in the backround
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