A white-breasted waterhen is a waterbird of the rail and crake family, Rallidae, seen here among the water lily plants. Waterhens are are dark slaty birds with a clean white face, breast and belly.The water lily (Nymphaea species) seen here is not to be confused with the Lotus(Nelumbo species). The flowers and leaves of the Water Lily grow on the surface of the water while the leaves and flowers of the Lotus, grow above water. The Lotus also grows up to 6 feet tall, while the Water Lily is only 8 inches tall. Took this picture in the lotus pond within the neighbourhood park this morning.

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