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Can anyone identify this bird?
Sep 13, 2017 14:15:59
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Macbadger
Loc: Illinois
Image captured in Freedom Park, Naples, Fl.
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Sep 13, 2017 14:31:03
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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
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Sep 13, 2017 14:33:10
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Macbadger
Loc: Illinois
Thanks, I had never seen one before.
jtlareau wrote:
Looks like a Common Gallinule
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Common_Gallinule/id
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Sep 14, 2017 11:33:52
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Joker
Loc: Kent (Seattle), WA
Gallinule is a very close relative. I believe this is a Common Moorhen.
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Sep 14, 2017 15:06:19
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Macbadger
Loc: Illinois
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.
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Sep 14, 2017 18:29:19
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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.
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Sep 14, 2017 19:14:14
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SX2002
Loc: Adelaide, South Australia
Common name here..Purple Swamphen...
http://birdlife.org.au/bird-profile/Purple-Swamphen
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Sep 14, 2017 20:51:51
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jtlareau
Loc: Hurst, TX (originally Toledo, OH)
SX2002 wrote:
Common name here..Purple Swamphen...
http://birdlife.org.au/bird-profile/Purple-Swamphen
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Sep 14, 2017 22:27:13
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sailorsmom
Loc: Souderton, PA
Whatever he is, he's cute and you captured him very well, Macbadger!
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Sep 14, 2017 22:50:52
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cameranut
Loc: North Carolina
Love the lighting and the colors of background. Was flash used for this shot?
Beautiful bird.
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