Dusky Moorhen
Gallinula tenebrosa
Least Concern (IUCN Red List)Rails, Gallinules, and Coots
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Call and song
Recording 1 · alarm call
Recording 2
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About the Dusky Moorhen
Dark waterhen with white edges to the under tail. Bill and forehead shield are primarily red with a yellow tip. Juvenile and non-breeding adult may be confused with other species due to their less colorful bills, which may appear primarily dark. Occurs in a wide variety of wetland habitats and is a common sight in urban parks. Typically fairly vocal, produces a wide array of shrieking sounds.
Species account: eBird.org, fetched 2025-12-26 · How these pages are made
Where it has been recorded
Recorded in 7 of the 253 countries we have eBird lists for. Each opens that country's checklist.
