This is a companion to my other Bird of the Day blog, which focuses on birds I have seen in Victoria, Canada.

In March 2014, my husband and I traveled to Australia. These are the birds I photographed during our time in Melbourne and Tasmania. All of the pictures were taken with my Nikon D3100, which is an entry-level digital SLR camera, and my new AF-S VR 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.G IF ED lens.

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Dusky Moorhen

Gallinule tenebrosa


Appearance:
Member of the rail family
Adult:
      Dark grey-black plumage
     White undertail
     Brownish tinge to upper part
     Red facial shield
     Red bill with yellow tip
     Yellowish-orange legs
Immature:
    Brown plumage
    Greenish bill and face shield

Learn more about the Dusky Moorhen.

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