Marsh Birds
Birds of North America
Bitterns, Cranes, Coot, Gallinule, Jacana, Limpkin, Moorhen, Rails, Sora & Swamphen
Rallidae
There are different types of
marsh birds to be seen in North America. The species include the American Coot, Common Moorhen, cranes,
Limpkin, rails, Sora and Purple Swamphen.
Marsh Birds use their environment to the fullest.
These skulking birds use the tall grasses and cattails in their habitat as cover, moving about most
times totally unnoticed.
Most marsh birds have long toes with the ability to walk or run if necessary,
on top of the plant life seen on the surface of the water. Other birds such as the American Coot prefer
marsh waters deep enough to be able to swim on the surface and reach down into the water in search of
its food.
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Anhinga
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Bitterns
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American Coot
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Cranes
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Purple Gallinule
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Limpkin
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Jacana
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Common Moorhen
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Rails
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Sora
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Purple Swamphen
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