Dusky Moorhen
Gallinula tenebrosa
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<birdfyi-bird slug="gallinula-tenebrosa"></birdfyi-bird>The Dusky Moorhen (Gallinula tenebrosa) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rascones, polluelas y fochas), within the order Gruiformes (grullas y rálidos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39.4 cm and a weight of 540 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Dusky Moorhen (Gallinula tenebrosa) is a 35–40 cm moorhen of Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia's freshwater wetlands. Dark slaty-grey with brown back, red frontal shield, and yellow-tipped red bill. Common on lakes, rivers, and park ponds. Walks along shorelines and swims freely. Feeds on aquatic plants, invertebrates, and seeds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 39,4 cm | 15.5 in |
| Peso | 540,0 g | 19.05 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 19-24 days. Fledging: 56 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
5-18
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Gruiformes (Grullas y Rálidos) |
| Familia | Rallidae (Rascones, Polluelas y Fochas) |
| Genus | Gallinula |
| Especies | Gallinula tenebrosa |
Distribution
Dusky Moorhen has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family