Black-tailed Nativehen
A species of Moorhens Scientific name : Tribonyx ventralis Genus : Moorhens
Black-tailed Nativehen, A species of Moorhens
Botanical name: Tribonyx ventralis
Genus: Moorhens
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Description
The black-tailed nativehen is a large dark bird, reaching about 38 cm in length and weighing around 400g. This species possesses an erect tail and is endowed almost entirely with brownish-grey and green feathers. Its long legs and lower jaw are a striking pink-orange colour, as well as its eyes which are more of a bright orange colour. This species is not excessively vocal, its main call is an alarm 'kak' sound. They become noticeable when they are seen in small flocks on the ground. Their erect tails and social behaviour are reminiscent of domestic hens. 
Size
38 cm
Feeding Habits
Black-tailed Nativehen forages for insects, seeds, and plant material, adapting well to farming areas where it may damage crops. This bird showcases a flexible feeding behavior that adjusts to the availability of various food sources.
Habitat
The black-tailed Nativehen is commonly associated with a range of wetland habitats across broad geographical regions. This nomadic species is often located near fresh and brackish water bodies, including shallow lakes, swamps, pools, and floodplains, and is drawn to areas with dense vegetation like lignum or canegrass. Preferring permanent to ephemeral aquatic environments, they also inhabit artificial wetlands, such as dams and sewage ponds. Occasionally, the black-tailed Nativehen adapts to urban settings, including parks and golf courses, and may venture into atypical areas such as arid regions, coastal flats, and sandy hills far from water sources.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
The black-tailed nativehen is common throughout Australia, where it lives by permanent as well as intermittent water sources. It has a large range, with an estimated global extent of occurrence of 1,000,000–10,000,000 km². It is classified as least concern by IUCN. It is a rare vagrant to New Zealand, and occasional to Tasmania.
Photo By Lars Petersson 
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