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Dusky Moorhen (8/24)
GRUIFORMES: Rallidae
Gallinula tenebrosa
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© Vik Dunis 2009
Melbourne, VIC (Oct, 2009)
- Total Photos25
- Larry3 [3]
- Vik10 [9]
- Geoff7 [7]
- Nikki2 [2]
- Kay3 [3]
This nest consisting of a substantial stack of twigs with a dish shaped top lined with grass has been built in the open near the edge of one of the lakes in the Melbourne Royal Botanic Gardens.
Dusky Moorhen
Dusky Moorhen
Dusky Moorhen
Dusky Moorhen chick
Dusky Moorhen
Adult and chick
Dusky Moorhen
Dusky Moorhen on nest
Dusky Moorhen
Dusky Moorhen
Dusky Moorhen and eggs
Dusky Moorhen
Dusky Moorhen
Immature Dusky Moorhen
Dusky Moorhen
Dusky Moorhen
Mother and child
Dusky Moorhen
Dusky Moorhen on nest
Immature Dusky Moorhen
Immature Dusky Moorhen
Immature Dusky Moorhen
Female Dusky Moorhen
Dusky Moorhen