Black-tailed Nativehen (Gallinula ventralis)

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The Black-tailed Native-hen is nomadic, taking advantage of temporary wetlands. On this occasion the unseasonable rain he the Gibson Desert. When breeding conditions are good, large numbers of birds may suddenly arrive in an area, breed and then disappear again. Calls. Usually silent, with a single sharp alarm call: 'kak'.

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Location: Gibson Desert, Western Australia, Australia
Photo credit: © Albert Wright / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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