February 2006
The Tasmanian Native-hen is endemic to Tasmania. It is found in grassy habitats at the edges of streams, wetlands, woodlands and farmland.
It feeds on seeds, leaves and the occasional insect.
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Tasmania, Australia February 2006 The Tasmanian Native-hen is endemic to Tasmania. It is found in grassy habitats at the edges of streams, wetlands, woodlands and farmland. |
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It is flightless with olive-brown upperparts, a black tail and grey underparts shading to black under the tail. There is a whitish patch on the flank. The bill is yellow-green, the eyes are red and the legs are grey. It feeds on seeds, leaves and the occasional insect. |
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