A Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) is observed on the ground in Milan, Italy. The bird displays dark, almost black plumage on its body, with prominent white stripes along its flanks and white undertail coverts marked by a central black stripe. Its head features a distinctive red frontal shield and a red beak with a yellow tip. The bird's legs and feet are a bright yellow-green. It is positioned on a surface comprised of green grass, patches of bare soil, and numerous scattered dry, fallen leaves of varying sizes and shades of brown and grey. Small green plants are sparsely distributed among the grass and leaves. A distinct dirt path or muddy track forms the lower and left boundary of the frame, separating the more vegetated area from a worn ground surface. The Moorhen appears to be walking or foraging.

Evening stroll through Milan's Parco Sem

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Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 05:31 PM

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Milan, Italy

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A Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) is observed on the ground in Milan, Italy. The bird displays dark, almost black plumage on its body, with prominent white stripes along its flanks and white unde…read more

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