Can anyone identify this bird?
Sep 13, 2017 14:15:59 #
Sep 13, 2017 14:31:03 #
jtlareau
Loc: Hurst, TX (originally Toledo, OH)
Macbadger wrote:
Image captured in Freedom Park, Naples, Fl.
Looks like a Common Gallinule
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Common_Gallinule/id
Sep 13, 2017 14:33:10 #
Thanks, I had never seen one before.
jtlareau wrote:
Sep 14, 2017 11:33:52 #
Gallinule is a very close relative. I believe this is a Common Moorhen.
Sep 14, 2017 15:06:19 #
After checking with bird guide photos, I believe you are correct. It is a common moorhen. Thanks.
Joker wrote:
Gallinule is a very close relative. I believe this is a Common Moorhen.
Sep 14, 2017 18:29:19 #
jtlareau
Loc: Hurst, TX (originally Toledo, OH)
Joker wrote:
Gallinule is a very close relative. I believe this is a Common Moorhen.
Actually, the AOS split and changed both definitions in 2011 to reflect the following:
The Common Moorhen is found in Asia, Europe & Africa.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_moorhen
The Common Gallinule is found in the Americas.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_gallinule
They are similar, but, from my understanding, have different vocalizations.
Sep 14, 2017 19:14:14 #
Sep 14, 2017 20:51:51 #
Sep 14, 2017 22:27:13 #
Sep 14, 2017 22:50:52 #
Love the lighting and the colors of background. Was flash used for this shot?
Beautiful bird.
Beautiful bird.
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