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Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

Least Concern
Envergadura
35,2 cm
Peso
374,8333333333333 g
Familia
Rallidae
Orden
Gruiformes

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Common Gallinule (Gallinula galeata) is a 32–38 cm rail of the Americas, from Canada to Argentina. Dark grey-black with brown back, bold red frontal shield, yellow-tipped red bill, and white flank stripe. Inhabits freshwater marshes, ponds, and slow rivers. Swims and walks with bobbing head motion. Feeds on aquatic plants and invertebrates.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 35,2 cm 13.9 in
Peso 374,8333333333333 g 13.22 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Incubation: 19-22 days. Fledging: 40-50 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

5-9

Taxonomía

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

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Common Gallinule endangered?
The Common Gallinule has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Common Gallinule nest?
Incubation: 19-22 days. Fledging: 40-50 days.
How big is the Common Gallinule?
The Common Gallinule has a wingspan of 35.2 cm, weight of 374.8333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Common Gallinule belong to?
The Common Gallinule (Gallinula galeata) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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