Scientific Name: Gallinula tenebrosa
Population Estimate: Unknown, but Least Concern status
Range / Habitat: Inland wetlands and artificial habitats in eastern Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia.
Field Notes: Medium-sized freshwater bird, dusky colored throughout. Red face shield. Bill red with yellow tip. White patches on each side under tail. Eurasian Coot has white face shield. Purple Swamphen larger, bright purple underparts, and all red bill.
Personal Notes: Seen at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Melbourne, Australia.
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