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Name |
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Indian Moorhen |
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Scientific Name |
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Gallinula Chloropus |
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Size |
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Jal Murgi (32 cms) |
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Habitat |
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Wetlands |
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Identification |
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Grey and brown Marsh bird, white under tail coverts |
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Status |
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Resident |
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Distribution |
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Throughout Indian Union |
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Food |
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Seeds and green shoots of rice |
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Nest |
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June-September, Floating nest |
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Eggs |
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5-12, pale yellowish |
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Least concern |
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Wetland |
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Common |
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Most parts of M.P |
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