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Gough Island Moorhen

Gallinula comeri

Vulnerable
طول الجناح
28,4 cm
الوزن
517,5 g
الفصيلة
Rallidae
الرتبة
Gruiformes
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Gough Island Moorhen (Gallinula comeri) is a small 28–30 cm flightless moorhen endemic to Gough Island in the South Atlantic. Dark brown with reduced wings, greenish-yellow frontal shield, and reddish-tipped bill. Inhabits wet heath and tussock grassland.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 28,4 cm 11.2 in
الوزن 517,5 g 18.25 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 21 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2-5

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
الفصيلة Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Gallinula
الأنواع Gallinula comeri

External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Gough Island Moorhen endangered?
The Gough Island Moorhen has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Gough Island Moorhen nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 21 days.
How big is the Gough Island Moorhen?
The Gough Island Moorhen has a wingspan of 28.4 cm, weight of 517.5 g.
What order and family does the Gough Island Moorhen belong to?
The Gough Island Moorhen (Gallinula comeri) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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