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Dusky Moorhen in Bubbles

Birds·March 5, 2026

Bird

Gallinula tenebrosa

Habitat: Freshwater wetlands, including marshes, lakes, rivers, and urban park ponds.
Diet: Omnivorous, feeding on aquatic vegetation, seeds, fruits, insects, and mollusks.
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Date Taken: March 5, 2026

Fun Facts

Distinguished by a red frontal shield and a red bill with a prominent yellow tip.
Frequently flicks its tail while swimming or walking, revealing white undertail coverts.
Unlike many other rails, they are often bold and have adapted well to human-modified environments like city parks.
They exhibit cooperative breeding, where multiple adults from a social group assist in raising a single brood.

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Camera

Body: Sony A7III
Focal Length: 600mm
Aperture: f/6.3
Shutter Speed: 1/800s
ISO: 10000
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS

Location

3223 × 2149