Moorhen Fights Gallinula chloropus

Moorhen
Moorhen and Coot
Moorhens will aggressively defend their nesting territory, although they are likely to come off worse against the slightly larger and more aggressive coot.
Moorhen undertail The Moorhen's distinctive white under-tail is used in alarm and as a warning
Moorhen tail Warning signal
moorhens fighting A fight
Moorhen undertail Fight or flight
Moorhen undertail
Moorhen undertail
Like its relative, the Coot, the Moorhen raises its wings like a tent to appear larger and intimidate its opponent.
Moorhen
Moorhen fight
Moorhen fight
The feet are the key to a successful fight.
Moorhen and terrapin A moorhen walks purposefully up to 2 yellow-bellied terrapins.
Moorhen and terrapin Unusually, the moorhen pecks at one of the terrapins - which withdraws to its shell.
Moorhen and terrapin
A coot swims over and joins in the attack (while the other terrapin looks on).
Is it revenge or potential dinner?