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Common Moorhen or European Moorhen, gallinula chloropus, Pond in Normandy Royalty Free Stock Photo

The common moorhen or waterhen (lat.- Gallinula chloropus) in the pond Royalty Free Stock Photo

Common moorhen, Gallinula chloropus. A young bird swims in a pond Royalty Free Stock Photo

Green-legged hen - Gallinula chloropus swims on the surface of a pond Royalty Free Stock Photo

Common Moorhen or European Moorhen, gallinula chloropus, Adult and Chick standing on Pond, Normandy Royalty Free Stock Photo

Common moorhen, Gallinula chloropus. A young bird stretches its wings while sitting in a pond Royalty Free Stock Photo

Common moorhen, Gallinula chloropus. Blackford Pond, Edinburgh Royalty Free Stock Photo

The common moorhen Gallinula chloropus on the surface of the pond. A black water bird with a red beak on the green surface of a Royalty Free Stock Photo

COMMON MOORHEN OR EUROPEAN MOORHEN gallinula chloropus, ADULT ON POND, NORMANDY IN FRANCE Royalty Free Stock Photo

Young common Moorhen, Gallinula chloropus, in the pond Royalty Free Stock Photo

The Gallinula chloropus, commonly known as the common moorhen or waterhen, is often seen gliding across ponds. With its distinctive red beak and white flank stripes, this bird is easily recognizable. It forages for insects, plants, and small fish along the water's edge, occasionally dipping below the surface. Its unique, jerky swimming style and frequent vocalizations make it a lively presence in wetland habitats.