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Lesser Moorhen
Paragallinula angulata
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Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
26.6 cm
वजन
137.4 g
कुल
Rallidae
गण
Gruiformes
के बारे में
Lesser Moorhen (Paragallinula angulata) is a small 20–23 cm Afrotropical moorhen of sub-Saharan Africa's shallow freshwater marshes. Resembles Common Moorhen but smaller, with yellow bill tipped red and duller frontal shield. Secretive; skulks in dense reed beds and floating vegetation mats. Feeds on aquatic invertebrates, seeds, and small fish.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 26.6 cm | 10.5 in |
| वजन | 137.4 g | 4.85 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 19-20 days. Fledging: 35-38 days.
अंडों की संख्या
3-9
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| कुल | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Paragallinula |
| प्रजातियां | Paragallinula angulata |
External Databases
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
Is the Lesser Moorhen endangered?
The Lesser Moorhen has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Lesser Moorhen nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 19-20 days. Fledging: 35-38 days.
How big is the Lesser Moorhen?
The Lesser Moorhen has a wingspan of 26.6 cm, weight of 137.4 g.
What order and family does the Lesser Moorhen belong to?
The Lesser Moorhen (Paragallinula angulata) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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