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| Birds Database .. detailed information | |
| Dusky Moorhen Gallinula tenebrosa | |
 Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
 Photo courtesy of Ian Clayton | |
| Bird Family : | "Crakes and Rails" Rallidae |
| Description : | Uncommon local species. Length 38cm. Eats aquatic vegetation and insects. |
| Typical Habitat : | Freshwater near reeds. |
| Distribution : | Common to the south west coast and eastern coast except Cape York. Subspecies tenebrosa is endemic, only recorded in Australia. |
| Migration : | Resident / breeding at Horseshoe Bay Lagoon, Magnetic Island. Main breeding season, all year, variable. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (12) .. observations (26) .. habitats seen (1) .. |
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