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Dusky Moorhen |
Sightings
We spotted a Dusky Moorhen for the first time in May of 2006 in a park in Sydney.
Seen subsequently also in Narrabri in August 2008.
Photos
Dusky Moorhen on a pond in Sydney, New South Wales (I; click on image for larger version)
Dusky Moorhen on a pond in Sydney, New South Wales (II; click on image for larger version)
Lateral view of a Dusky Moorhen in the water, showing clearly the two separate white patches
Dusky Moorhen in flight
Lateral view of a juvenile bird; since it was seen together with an adult bird, its identification is reliable