MOORHENS
Moorhens — sometimes called marsh hens — are medium-sized water birds that are members of the rail family, (Rallidae). Most species are placed in the genus Gallinula, Latin for "little hen". They are close relatives of coots, and because of their apparently nervous behaviour (frequently twitching tail, neck and grinding their backs) are sometimes called "skitty coots". They are often referred to as (black) gallinules.
Two species from the Australian region, sometimes separated in Tribonyx, are called "nativehens". The nativehens differ visually by shorter, thicker and stubbier toes and bills, and longer tails that lack the white signal pattern of typical moorhens.
This post is part of the Friday Greens meme,
and also part of the Saturday Critters meme,
and also part of the Camera Critters meme,
and also part of the My Sunday Photo meme.
I love that one when you capture the mother scolding, hehe, talking to her chick.
ReplyDeleteHello Nick, the moorhens and their chicks are cute. Love the little ones. Great shots. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
ReplyDeleteAh bless the little ones look so fluffy
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Definite life lessons being passed on there!
ReplyDeleteThey're cute and the place is where they swim is lovely too.
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