Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), Squab following parent, Lancashire, UK Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), Squab following parent. Squabs as the young moorhen chicks are known, are alert, and stay close to parents especially in open areas. Omnivorous, feeds while swimming or walking on floating vegetation or land, especially damp Meadows. Habitat, Marsh, reed bed, small lakes.
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Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), Squab following parent_UFP1517RM.tiff