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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

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

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

Common Moorhen or European Moorhen, gallinula chloropus, Adult taking off from Water, Pond in Normandy Royalty Free Stock Photo

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

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

Common Moorhen or European Moorhen, gallinula chloropus, Adult and Chick standing on Pond, Normandy 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

The Gallinula chloropus, commonly known as the common moorhen, thrives in diverse wetland habitats worldwide. With its striking red beak and frontal shield, it stands out among its marshland peers. Its omnivorous diet includes aquatic plants, insects, and small fish, sustaining its vibrant plumage and energetic nature. Nesting close to water, it builds floating platforms woven from reeds and grasses. The species' adaptability extends to urban ponds, where it navigates coexistence with humans. Its distinctive calls resonate across the tranquil waters, embodying resilience and harmony in its watery domain.