Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="gallinula-galeata"></birdfyi-bird>The Common Gallinule (Gallinula galeata) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 35.2 cm and a weight of 374.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
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 conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Incubation: 19-22 days. Fledging: 40-50 days.
Tamanho da postura
5-9
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Família | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Gallinula |
| Espécies | Gallinula galeata |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family