Gallinula chloropus
Moorhens - often referred to as marsh hens - are medium-sized water bird part and part of the crane family. They have long green legs, red and yellow beaks and are blackish all over. Upon closer inspection, moorhens do have dark brown back and wings, white stripes on their flanks and a blueish belly.
Their diets consist of small fish, insects, water plants, fruit, grasses, seeds, snails and worms.
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