Wild Bird Wednesday 635 - Dusky Moorhen

The Dusky Moorhen (Gallinula tenebrosa) is a common medium-sized, dark grey-black water bird with a white undertail. It has a red bill with a yellow tip and a red facial shield. The Dusky Moorhen is found from Indonesia through New Guinea to Australia. It is widespread in eastern and south-western Australia, ranging from eastern South Australia and into the southern corner of Western Australia.

This bird was feeding on the lawns of the Botanic Gardens in Melbourne.  I noticed it was picking and eating the daisies that flourish in the grass near the lakes.  It was all rather charming.

Sorry for not visiting blogs over the last couple of weeks. A mistaken, but thankfully not long term, return to the world of paid employment has kept me rather too busy for my liking.  Normal service will resume soon!

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