The common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), also known as the waterhen, is a bird species in the rail family (Rallidae). It is distributed across many parts of the Old World, across Africa, Europe, and Asia. [1] It lives around well-vegetated marshes, ponds, canals and other wetlands. [1] The species is not found in the polar regions or many tropical rainforests; generally it is one of the ...

Moorhens—sometimes called marsh hens—are medium-sized water birds that are members of the rail family (Rallidae). Most species are placed in the genus Gallinula, Latin for "little hen." [1] They are close relatives of coots.They are often referred to as (black) gallinules.Recently, one of the species of Gallinula was found to have enough differences to form a …

The Common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) is a bird species in the rail family (Rallidae) found across many parts of the Old World.These birds live around well-vegetated marshes, ponds, canals, and other wetlands. The word 'moor' as a part …

The Moorhen is a distinctive chicken-like water bird with a plump, dark body and a striking red and yellow bill with a red frontal shield. Its upperparts are dark brown to black, while the underside is slightly lighter with white streaks along the flanks. Both sexes look similar, although females are generally smaller.

Distinctive dark waterbird that resembles a cross between a duck and a chicken. Adults have a bright red bill with a yellow tip, while immatures have a duller bill and legs. Note big white oval patches under the tail, and white streaks along the flanks. Inhabits fresh and brackish marshes, on ponds, lakes, and along slow-moving watercourses with …

A blackish bird with bright red and yellow beak and long, green legs. You can see moorhens by almost any piece of water. Find out more About us . Back ; About us; Who we are ; How we are run ; ... Moorhens are blackish with a red and yellow beak and green legs. Seen closer-up, they have a dark brown back and wings and a more bluish-black belly ...

2024年5月27日 · Moorhens can walk on top of water plants in ponds and lakes. The common moorhen, also called the common gallinule, are birds that are found around the world, just about every place except for the polar regions and tropical jungles. These birds are black with distinctive yellow legs and a red beak with a shield […]

Blackish, chicken-like marsh bird, often found near cattails, never far from water. Often seen swimming, picking at the water's surface, or walking along the edge of aquatic vegetation. Thick legs and long toes are drab yellow. Adults have bright red bill with yellow tip, thin white side stripe, and some white under the tail. Immatures are paler …

Moorhen Scientific name: Gallinula chloropus. Did you know: Moorhens are part of the rail family, which includes some of the few bird species capable of walking well on strong legs with long toes, adapted for soft, uneven surfaces. What Do Moorhens Look Like? (how to identify them) Moorhens exhibit a blackish appearance with a notable yellow …

2020年11月16日 · The moorhen is a medium-sized aquatic bird, the body is almost completely dark except for the white streaks on the sides and under the brown tail. The head and upper parts are olive brown in color which during the winter are shiny. The beak is short and red with the exception of the terminal part which is yellow; connected to this there is an ...