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Gallinula chloropus

Common Moorhen

Teichhuhn

Moorhen on slippery ice. In Germany, the moorhen is also called the "Pond Chicken". The bird with its red bill and yellow point works constantly and attentively, always ready for a quick escape. It is easily recognized by its nodding head and the twitching tail. Utting/Ammersee, Germany

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