Gallirallus sylvestris

Lord Howe Woodhen at Lord Howe Island

Gallirallus sylvestris at Lord Howe Island - 22 Oct 2023
Gallirallus sylvestris at Lord Howe Island - 22 Oct 2023
Gallirallus sylvestris at Lord Howe Island - 22 Oct 2023
Gallirallus sylvestris at Lord Howe Island - 22 Oct 2023
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Identification history

Gallirallus sylvestris 23 Nov 2023 Liam.m
Gallirallus philippensis 23 Nov 2023 CarbonAI
Gallirallus sylvestris 23 Nov 2023 Darcy

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Two adult woodhens and one medium sized chick. When I stood still to watch them, the chick and one of the adults came up and pecked at my shoelaces to see whether or not they were edible.

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  • 3 Abundance
  • 22 Oct 2023 09:50 AM Recorded on
  • Darcy Recorded by

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