Juvenile common moorhen, Gallinula chloropus (formerly; Fulica chloropus), also known as the marshhen or, occasionally as the mirehen. In the USA, this species is known as the common gallinule.

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A moorhen is about 32-35 cm long with a wing span of 50-55cm. They are a common breeding species found here, typically on wetland, all year round. Both sexes look similar and a moor hen is smaller ...