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Lesser Moorhen

Paragallinula angulata

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
26,6 cm
Масса
137,4 g
Семейство
Rallidae
Отряд
Gruiformes

О нас

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
Размах крыльев 26,6 cm 10.5 in
Масса 137,4 g 4.85 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 19-20 days. Fledging: 35-38 days.

Размер кладки

3-9

Таксономия

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

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

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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