Common Moorhen
Gallinula chloropus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="gallinula-chloropus"></birdfyi-bird>The Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 33.1 cm and a weight of 297.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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के बारे में
Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) is a 30–38 cm, widespread rail found across Eurasia, Africa, and South Asia. Dark slaty-grey with brown back, red frontal shield, yellow-tipped red bill, and white flank stripe. Inhabits virtually all freshwater wetlands including urban park ponds. Swims with characteristic head-bob.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 33.1 cm | 13.0 in |
| वजन | 297.5 g | 10.49 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: SA. Incubation: 17-22 days. Fledging: 45-50 days.
अंडों की संख्या
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वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| कुल | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Gallinula |
| प्रजातियां | Gallinula chloropus |
Distribution
Common Moorhen has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family