Common Moorhen

The Common Moorhen is a bird species that is widely distributed across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is a medium-sized bird, with a length of approximately 30-40 cm and a weight of around 200-500 grams.

 

The Common Moorhen has a distinctive appearance, with a black body, dark brown wings, and a red and yellow bill. It also has a white stripe on its flanks and a white patch on its forehead. Both males and females have similar plumage, but males are generally larger than females.

 

These birds are typically found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and lakeshores. They are omnivorous and feed on a variety of foods including aquatic plants, insects, small fish, and mollusks.

 

Common Moorhens are social birds and are often seen in groups, especially during the breeding season. They build their nests in dense vegetation near the water's edge, using sticks, reeds, and grasses. Females lay 6-12 eggs, which are incubated by both parents for around 3 weeks. The chicks are born covered in black down and are fed by both parents until they are able to fly after around 6-8 weeks.

 

Overall, the Common Moorhen is an interesting and adaptable bird species that is well-suited to wetland habitats around the world.

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