Observations in the Family: Rallidae

English Name: Coots or Crakes or Gallinules or Moorhens or Rails or Riethane, Waterhoenders, Vleikuikens, Ens.

Common Moorhen (juvenile)

Common Moorhen
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Location: RONDEVLEI RESERVE
Observed on: 9th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th May 2013
Likely ID: Black Crake (Amaurornis flavirostra)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 4

Red Knobbed Coot

Redknobbed Coot
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Location: RONDEVLEI RESERVE
Observed on: 1st May 2013
Added to iSpot: 1st May 2013
Likely ID: Red Knobbed Coot (Fulica cristata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 8
Comments: 0

Juvenile Common Moorhen

Juvenile Common Moorhen?
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Location: R42, Heidelberg
Observed on: 17th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 19th April 2013
Likely ID: Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus subsp. meridionalis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 1

Common Moorhen

Common Moorhen
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Location: RONDEVLEI RESERVE
Observed on: 13th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 13th April 2013
Likely ID: Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus subsp. meridionalis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Birds7

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By: Johan Potgieter
Botanical Society of South AfricaSucculent Society of South Africa
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Location: R365, Citrusdal
Observed on: 8th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th April 2013
Likely ID: Bleshoender (Fulica cristata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0

Black Crake

Black Crake
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Location: RONDEVLEI RESERVE
Observed on: 8th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 8th April 2013
Likely ID: Black Crake (Amaurornis flavirostra)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 10
Comments: 0

Rare Rail sighting

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By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Rondevlei, GRNP
Observed on: 27th November 2011
Added to iSpot: 3rd April 2013
Likely ID: African Rail (Rallus caerulescens)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 2

Fulica cristata (Redknobbed coot)

Fulica cristata (Redknobbed coot)
By: Nicky
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (South Cape)Succulent Society of South Africa
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Location: Die Vleie
Observed on: 20th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 25th March 2013
Likely ID: Redknob Coot (Fulica cristata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0

Black Crakes

Black Crakes
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Location: RONDEVLEI RESERVE
Observed on: 17th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 17th March 2013
Likely ID: Black Crake (Amaurornis flavirostra)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0

Coot

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By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: West Coast National Park
Observed on: 27th February 2011
Added to iSpot: 4th March 2013
Likely ID: Redknob Coot (Fulica cristata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0

Black Crake

Black Crake
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Location: Shongololo Loop, Kruger National Park
Observed on: 1st November 2009
Added to iSpot: 1st March 2013
Likely ID: Black Crake (Amaurornis flavirostra)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0

I7D_5407

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By: Ernest PorterErnest Porter's reputation in BirdsErnest Porter's reputation in BirdsErnest Porter's reputation in Birds
Location: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens
Observed on: 2nd February 2013
Added to iSpot: 28th February 2013
Likely ID: Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus subsp. meridionalis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

African Purple swamp hen (juvenile)

Purple swamp hen
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Location: RONDEVLEI RESERVE
Observed on: 24th February 2013
Added to iSpot: 24th February 2013
Likely ID: African Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio madagascariensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0
Description: African Purple swamp hen (juvenile)

Black crakes

Black Crakes (2)
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Location: RONDEVLEI RESERVE
Observed on: 20th February 2013
Added to iSpot: 20th February 2013
Likely ID: Black Crake (Amaurornis flavirostra)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 1

Black Crake

Black Crake
By: DAUDDAUD's reputation in BirdsDAUD's reputation in BirdsDAUD's reputation in Birds
Location: RONDEVLEI RESERVE
Observed on: 13th February 2013
Added to iSpot: 16th February 2013
Likely ID: Black Crake (Amaurornis flavirostra)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0

Allen's Gallinule

Allen's Gallinule
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Location: Okavango Panhandle, Ngamiland North
Observed on: 22nd May 2009
Added to iSpot: 15th February 2013
Likely ID: Allen's Gallinule (Porphyrio alleni)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: In Papyrus fringe along main channel.

Black Crake

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By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Kruger, Mopani Region
Observed on: 11th July 2011
Added to iSpot: 8th February 2013
Likely ID: Black Crake (Amaurornis flavirostra)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0

Lazy Coot

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By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Island Lake, Wilderness, GRNP
Observed on: 25th January 2013
Added to iSpot: 30th January 2013
Likely ID: Redknob Coot (Fulica cristata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 11
Comments: 0

Common Moorhen

Common Moorhen
By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Two Oceans Aquarium, Cape Town
Observed on: 4th December 2012
Added to iSpot: 30th December 2012
Likely ID: Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus subsp. meridionalis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0

Only its mother could love this

Fulica cristata
By: Gigi
Botanical Society of South AfricaCape Bird ClubMountain Club of SA (Cape Town)South African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: West Coast National Park
Observed on: 23rd December 2012
Added to iSpot: 23rd December 2012
Likely ID: Redknob Coot (Fulica cristata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 9
Comments: 8

Common Moorhen

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By: Andrew Hankey
Lepidopterists' Society of AfricaSouth African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: Marievale Bird Sanctuary
Observed on: 16th December 2012
Added to iSpot: 20th December 2012
Likely ID: Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus subsp. meridionalis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0

Redknob Coot

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Location: Rondevlei1
Observed on: 25th November 2012
Added to iSpot: 14th December 2012
Likely ID: Redknob Coot (Fulica cristata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0

Striped Flufftail

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Location: Fernkloff Nature Reserve
Observed on: 25th April 2012
Added to iSpot: 7th December 2012
Likely ID: Striped Flufftail (Sarothrura affinis subsp. affinis)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 7
Comments: 5

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By: Ernest PorterErnest Porter's reputation in BirdsErnest Porter's reputation in BirdsErnest Porter's reputation in Birds
Location: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens
Observed on: 9th August 2012
Added to iSpot: 2nd December 2012
Likely ID: Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus subsp. meridionalis)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0

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By: Ernest PorterErnest Porter's reputation in BirdsErnest Porter's reputation in BirdsErnest Porter's reputation in Birds
Location: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens
Observed on: 23rd November 2012
Added to iSpot: 2nd December 2012
Likely ID: Redknob Coot (Fulica cristata)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 8
Comments: 0

coot fishing

coot
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Location: ERF1834, Fishermans Walk
Observed on: 10th September 2010
Added to iSpot: 27th November 2012
Likely ID: Redknobbed Coot (Fulica cristata)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 9
Comments: 0

Red-knobbed Coots and Common Moorhens

Red-knobbed Coots and Common Moorhens
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Location: R36, Elukwatini
Observed on: 3rd November 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th November 2012
Likely ID: Redknob Coot (Fulica cristata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0

Black Crake

Black Crake
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Location: N'wanetsi River Rd, Kruger National Park
Observed on: 1st November 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th November 2012
Likely ID: Black Crake (Amaurornis flavirostra)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0

Rednobbed Coot

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By: Janeen Nichols
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: R366, Elands Bay
Observed on: 20th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 14th November 2012
Likely ID: Bleshoender (Fulica cristata)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0

Crake

Crake
By: tony rebelo
iSpot TeamBotanical Society of South Africa A-teamCape Bird ClubEntomological Society of Southern AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSenior Scout AdventureSouth African National Biodiversity InstituteSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Lake Panic Nusery Bird Hide
Observed on: 27th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 28th October 2012
Likely ID: Black Crake (Amaurornis flavirostra)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 2

Gallinule

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By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Rondevlei, GRNP
Observed on: 27th November 2010
Added to iSpot: 23rd October 2012
Likely ID: African Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio madagascariensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Red-knobed Coot

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By: Gerrie Horn
BirdLife South Africa
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Location: Visvywer Ave, Still Bay West
Observed on: 23rd April 2011
Added to iSpot: 23rd October 2012
Likely ID: Redknob Coot (Fulica cristata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0

Common Moorhen

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By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Kruger, N'wanetsi Region
Observed on: 7th April 2008
Added to iSpot: 18th October 2012
Likely ID: Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus subsp. meridionalis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Black Crake

black crake feeding .1. (07 Apr 2008)
By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Kruger Park, Lowveld
Observed on: 7th April 2008
Added to iSpot: 18th October 2012
Likely ID: Black Crake (Amaurornis flavirostra)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0

Female Buffspotted Flufftail

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By: Gerrie Horn
BirdLife South Africa
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Location: Settlers Park, Port Elizabeth
Observed on: 5th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 5th October 2012
Likely ID: Buffspot Flufftail (Sarothrura elegans subsp. elegans)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 1

Bleshoenders

One of five
By: jacquesvdmerwe
Botanical Society of South AfricaCape West Coast Biosphere ReserveCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersDarling Wildflower Society
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Location: Burgherspost Wine Estate, Darling
Observed on: 25th September 2012
Added to iSpot: 25th September 2012
Likely ID: Bleshoender (Fulica cristata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 8
Comments: 2
Description: 5 chicks running around the lawn this morning. First time I have a camera with which I can photograph birds!

Red-knobbed Coot, Bleshoender

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By: Alex DreyerAlex Dreyer's reputation in BirdsAlex Dreyer's reputation in BirdsAlex Dreyer's reputation in BirdsAlex Dreyer's reputation in Birds
Location: Rietvlei Dam Nature Reserve
Observed on: 28th August 2011
Added to iSpot: 29th August 2012
Likely ID: Red-knobbed Coot, Bleshoender (Fulica cristata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0

Redknobbed coot - Leiwaterdam - Montagu WCape

Redknobbed coot - Leiwaterdam - Montagu WCape
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Location: Leiwaterdam, Montagu, WCape
Observed on: 5th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 25th July 2012
Likely ID: Redknobbed coot (Fulica cristata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 8
Comments: 0

Moorhen - Leiwaterdam - Montagu WCape

Moorhen - Leiwaterdam - Montagu WCape
By: Marion MacleanMarion Maclean is knowledgeable about BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in Birds
Location: Leiwaterdam, Montagu, WCape
Observed on: 5th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 25th July 2012
Likely ID: Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus subsp. meridionalis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0

Albino Red-knobbed Coot

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By: goukammarangers
Cape Nature
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Location: N2, Knysna
Observed on: 17th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 23rd July 2012
Likely ID: bleshoender (Fulica cristata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0
Description: Saw this bleshoender on Groenvlei , very interesting a first for me , Melissa Oelf

Common Moorhen

Common Moorhen
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Location: Die Oog Bird Sanctuary
Observed on: 4th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 4th July 2012
Likely ID: Common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus subsp. meridionalis)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 11
Comments: 0

Moorhen

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Location: N2, Mowbray
Observed on: 1st January 1980
Added to iSpot: 26th June 2012
Likely ID: Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus subsp. meridionalis)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0

Red-knobbed Coot

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Location: 6, Capstan Close
Observed on: 20th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 24th June 2012
Likely ID: Red-knobbed Coot (Fulica cristata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 9
Comments: 0

Fulica cristata

Fulica cristata
By: Nicky
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (South Cape)Succulent Society of South Africa
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Location: Island Lake
Observed on: 21st April 2012
Added to iSpot: 26th April 2012
Likely ID: Redknobbed Coot (Fulica cristata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0
Description: Large flock of large plump birds with dark grey plumage all but head and neck which are black. Frontal shield and bill are white with a red knob above the shield. The knob enlarges during breeding season.

Large raft of red-knobbed coots

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Location: DeHoop Vlei
Observed on: 19th April 2012
Added to iSpot: 25th April 2012
Likely ID: Red-knobbed coot (Fulica cristata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0

Coot CBR Dam

Coot CBR Dam
By: Marion MacleanMarion Maclean is knowledgeable about BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in BirdsMarion Maclean's earned reputation in Birds
Location: Municipal Dam, Montagu
Observed on: 9th September 2011
Added to iSpot: 24th April 2012
Likely ID: Redknobbed coot (Fulica cristata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 11
Comments: 0

MOORHEN (Medium)

MOORHEN (Medium)
By: MargieRMargieR's reputation in Birds
Location: Liesbeek Ave, Observatory
Observed on: 3rd April 2012
Added to iSpot: 21st April 2012
Likely ID: Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus subsp. meridionalis)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 8
Comments: 0
Description: Seen feeding in the Liesbeeck River in Observatory, Not sure which moorhen?

Porphyrio madagascariensis

Porphyrio madagascariensis
By: Nicky
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (South Cape)Succulent Society of South Africa
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Location: Island Lake
Observed on: 7th April 2012
Added to iSpot: 9th April 2012
Likely ID: African Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio madagascariensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Fulica cristata

Fulica cristata
By: Nicky
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (South Cape)Succulent Society of South Africa
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Location: Botanic Gardens, George
Observed on: 28th October 2011
Added to iSpot: 11th December 2011
Likely ID: Red-knobbed Coot (Fulica cristata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Juvenile Common Moorhen

Lesser moorhen (1)
By: AndrewmAndrewm's reputation in BirdsAndrewm's reputation in Birds
Location: Liesbeek River Observatory
Observed on: 12th November 2011
Added to iSpot: 20th November 2011
Likely ID: Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus subsp. meridionalis)
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 3
Comments: 4
Description: Look at the mostly yellow bill and the greenish legs. the juvenile common moorhen has a dark bill. The problem I have is that according to Roberts, one specimen was collected near Swellemdam and it is not found in the W Cape.

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