Water bird ID please

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kathiemt
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Water bird ID please

I wasn't sure if these were immature Purple Swamp Hens or if they are something else? Seen at Birdsland Reserve in Victoria.


SteveM
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It's an adult Dusky Moorhen. The yellow tipped bill is a good ID feature here. Swamphens have a heavier bill.

kathiemt
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Great, thank you.  Another birdname to add to my list.

Kathiemt
Selby, Victoria
 

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