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Gough Island Moorhen

Gallinula comeri

Vulnerable
Envergadura
28,4 cm
Peso
517,5 g
Familia
Rallidae
Orden
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
Envergadura 28,4 cm 11.2 in
Peso 517,5 g 18.25 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 21 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

2-5

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Familia Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Gallinula
Especies Gallinula comeri

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Preguntas frecuentes

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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