A sleek, dark waterbird with a vivid red and yellow bill and a flash of white under the tail, the Dusky Moorhen brings life to freshwater ponds and wetlands. It walks confidently on floating vegetation or mudbanks.
Dusky Moorhen
Gallinula tenebrosa
Photo: Stephen Goldsworthy
Photo: Stephen Goldsworthy
Photo: Stephen Goldsworthy
Photo: Stephen Goldsworthy
Bird Description:
Special features:
Builds floating nests among reeds, where it raises multiple broods each season.
Did you know?:
They’re excellent swimmers — and surprisingly feisty, often seen chasing rivals across the water with wings flapping furiously.
View more information on this bird at Birdlife Australia: https://www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Gallinula-tenebrosa
Habitat: Wetlands
Location: 1770-Joseph Banks Cons Park Sth, AW-1770 Golf Course, AW-Town Centre, Sports and Rec
Size: Medium
Type of bird: Water Birds