Common Moorhen adult
The white patches on the feathers of this adult Common Moorhen possibly indicate a genetic defect. The juvenile in the next photo shows similar feather markings.
Country: UK
Location: Oare Marshes, Kent
Family: Rails, Crakes and Coots (Rallidae)
Species: Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)
Date taken: 07/09/2013
