A moorhen found in Australia, with mainly dark plumage and a greenish bill.
澳洲土鸡。亦称WATERHEN 或GALLINULE
Genus Gallinula, family Rallidae: G. ventralis of Australia and G. mortierii of Tasmania
Also called waterhen or gallinule
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There are a group of native hens that graze in the school grounds and many other bird species in the trees and understorey beside the creek.
Tasmanian native hens, echidnas, possums, wallabies, birds of prey and many others can also be seen on the property.
The Tasmanian native hen is a flightless rail endemic to Tasmania, which exhibits frequent mate sharing by males and occasional joint nesting by females.
Now endemic to Tasmania, the native hen once occupied large areas of southeastern Australia.
In addition, juvenile native hens assist with the raising and protection of their brothers and sisters.