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Gough Island Moorhen
Gallinula comeri
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Vulnerable
Flügelspannweite
28,4 cm
Gewicht
517,5 g
Familie
Rallidae
Ordnung
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 28,4 cm | 11.2 in |
| Gewicht | 517,5 g | 18.25 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 21 days.
Gelegegröße
2-5
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Gruiformes (Kraniche und Rallen) |
| Familie | Rallidae (Rallen, Sumpfhühner und Blässhühner) |
| Genus | Gallinula |
| Arten | Gallinula comeri |
External Databases
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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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