A moorhen found in Australia, with mainly dark plumage and a greenish bill.
Genus Gallinula, family Rallidae: G. ventralis of Australia and G. mortierii of Tasmania
Also called waterhen or gallinule
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- There are a group of native hens that graze in the school grounds and many other bird species in the trees and understorey beside the creek.
- Tasmanian native hens, echidnas, possums, wallabies, birds of prey and many others can also be seen on the property.
- The Tasmanian native hen is a flightless rail endemic to Tasmania, which exhibits frequent mate sharing by males and occasional joint nesting by females.
- Now endemic to Tasmania, the native hen once occupied large areas of southeastern Australia.
- In addition, juvenile native hens assist with the raising and protection of their brothers and sisters.