The Australian Spotted Crake (Porzana fluminea) is a small - but not as small as Baillon's Crake - bird, that is endemic to Australia. The closely related Spotted Crake (Porzana porzana) is found in the northern hemisphere, and the similarity of the common names of these species sometimes causes confusion - and raised blood pressure amongst taxonomists.
This bird was out and about at Werribee, and is generally the most common crake I see. I love the shade of green on its beak.
That is an interesting bird! Thank you for the introduction. I am sharing mergansers today. Aloha, Stewart
ReplyDeleteIt's our week to eat big birds here in the states. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting name for the bird
ReplyDeleteThat is a little beauty!
ReplyDeleteI love the muted reflection too (the reeds in the water)
ReplyDeleteIt resembles our Sora, which is rather secretive, but has a distinctive loud call.
ReplyDeleteIt looks cute. Thank you for hosting.
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