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A moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) stands in shallow water near aquatic plants, showing its red bill, dark gray body, brown wings, and yellow-green legs. Common gallinule
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A moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) stands in shallow water near aquatic plants, showing its red bill, dark gray body, brown wings, and yellow-green legs.
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Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus).
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Common gallinule
Common gallinule
Common gallinule (Gallinula chloropus).
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