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Common Moorhen

Gallinula chloropus

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
33,1 cm
Масса
297,5 g
Семейство
Rallidae
Отряд
Gruiformes

О нас

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
Размах крыльев 33,1 cm 13.0 in
Масса 297,5 g 10.49 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: SA. Incubation: 17-22 days. Fledging: 45-50 days.

Размер кладки

2-14

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Семейство Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Gallinula
Виды Gallinula chloropus

Distribution

Common Moorhen has been recorded in 7 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Common Moorhen endangered?
The Common Moorhen has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Common Moorhen nest?
Nest type: SA. Incubation: 17-22 days. Fledging: 45-50 days.
How big is the Common Moorhen?
The Common Moorhen has a wingspan of 33.1 cm, weight of 297.5 g.
What order and family does the Common Moorhen belong to?
The Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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