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White-browed Crake
Porzana cinerea

Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia
 

Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia
 

Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia
 
Bird Family :"Crakes and Rails"
 Rallidae
Description :Common local species. Length 19cm. Secretive water bird. Call is a nasal squeal.
Typical Habitat :Reedy swamps.
Distribution :Locally common to Tropical coastal Australia.
Migration :Resident / breeding. Main breeding season, November to April.
Introduced :No
Seen North Qld :  Yes

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