Moorhen - An Overlooked Bird

[IraRunyan]

You don't see many photos posted of the Moorhen, most likely because it is such a common bird that we tend to overlook them. Actually, they are beautiful birds....

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[Maestro]

I certainly do not overlook them. I rarely see them. The ones in Texas are very reclusive it seems. :D Not as bad at the bitterns and rails, but they certainly keep a low profile. Great color and detail you achieved in these images. :thumb

[Giphsub]

Lovely shot, and I agree, very beautiful birds. We have purple moorhens here in Perth. Very stunning colour on them.