Rails, crakes, gallinules, and coots--Gruiformes- Rallidae
Rallidae is a large family of small to medium-sized birds, which includes the rails, crakes, coots, and gallinules. Typically, they inhabit dense vegetation in damp environments near lakes, swamps, or rivers. Most species have sturdy legs and long toes, which are well adapted to soft, uneven surfaces. They are shy and secretive birds, difficult to observe. About 15 species occur in India.
Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus - Adult Mt Abu
Common Coot Fulica atra atra Mt Abu
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| White-breasted Waterhen - Amaurornis phoenicurus |
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