Family
Rallidae
Habits
Diurnal, Nomadic, in flocks, flicking its tail as it runs nimbly in and out of the reeds
Habitat
Wetlands, Swamps lakes reed-beds; backwaters of rivers.
Breeding
Breeding season erratic, influenced by local rainfall, 5 to 9; from light green to pale sage green, sparsely blotched purplish-brown and violet grey.
Diet
Omnivore, Grass; aquatic plants and animals.
Details
| Common Name: |
Black-tailed Native-hen |
Scientific Name: |
Tribonyx (Gallinula) ventralis |
| Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Gruiformes |
| Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Native |
| Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
Unavailable |
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