Common moorhen Gallinula chloropus
Aves > Gruiformes > Rallidae
Names in different Languages
| German | Teichralle |
| English | Common moorhen |
| French | Gallinule poule-d'eau |
| Spanish | Gallineta común, Polla de agua |
Description
Lives in well-vegetated marshlands like marshes, lakes and ponds. Wintering South where the lakes aren’t freezing. This species consumes a variety of vegetables and small aquatic creatures.
How to Identify
The frontal shield is a distinguishable characteristic of this species. The bird’s plumage is dark, mostly black, brown wings and a few white feathers on the side.
Where When to Spot
I observed this species only once, late spring in Park De La Frayere, Boucherville.
Photos
Observations
| 2017-05-27 | Parc de la Frayère |
Last updated on 2023-01-17. Written and regularly updated by Karl-Heinz Müller, Dipl. Natw. ETH, Biology. With 10 years of experience in wildlife photography, Karl-Heinz shares first-hand, on-site collected observations, photos and videos from his frequent visits to parks in the Montreal area.