On that one clear day that we had, I managed to get these photos.
Moorhens (Gallinula chloropus), has an interesting history. There are many species across the globe, and they are closely related to coots.
More information below.
Moorhens—sometimes called marsh hens—are medium-sized water birds that are members of the rail family (Rallidae). Most species are placed in the genus Gallinula, Latin for "little hen." They are close relatives of coots. They are often referred to as (black) gallinules. Recently, one of the species of Gallinula was found to have enough differences to form a new genus Paragallinula with the only species being the lesser moorhen (Paragallinula angulata).
Other moorhens have been described from older remains. Apart from the 1–3 extinctions in more recent times, another 1–4 species have gone extinct as a consequence of early human settlement: Hodgen's waterhen (Gallinula hodgenorum) of New Zealand—which belongs in subgenus Tribonyx—and a species close to the Samoan moorhen from Buka, Solomon Islands, which is almost certainly distinct from the Makira moorhen, as the latter cannot fly. The undescribed Viti Levu gallinule of Fiji would either be separated in Pareudiastes if that genus is considered valid or may be a completely new genus. Similarly, the undescribed "swamphen" of Mangaia, currently tentatively assigned to Porphyrio, may belong to Gallinula/Pareudiastes.
You can also see a full list of the different moorhen species at the Wikipedia link above.
The giveaway white streaks on its rear end, so definitely a moorhen.
It picked up a snack.
It ate some and then let the remainder go. It looked like water flower leaves.
Checking its makeup in the water mirror:) As it is mating season, and it needs to look good.
Just another lovely shot for you to look at.
Finally, the moorhen decided to depart.
Certainly, a great place where the moorhens reside, and soon some red-knobbed coots will also arrive for the mating season.
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I hope you enjoyed the pictures and the story.
Photos by Zac Smith. All-Rights-Reserved.
Camera: Canon PowershotSX70HS Bridge camera.
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