Dusky Moorhen

The Dusky Moorhen (*Gallinula tenebrosa*) is a medium-sized, dark waterbird commonly seen in wetlands and urban water bodies throughout eastern and southwestern Australia. With its dark grey-black plumage, white undertail, and red bill tipped with yellow, this adaptable species is a familiar presence in city parks, lakes, and natural wetlands. Its loud, shrieking calls often reveal its presence before it is seen foraging or swimming at the water's edge.