Common moorhen Gallinula chloropus
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.
Specs
Length | 28-33cm |
Weight | 280-400g |
Wingspan | 50cm |
Common Names
German | Teichralle |
English | Common moorhen |
French | Gallinule poule-d'eau |
Spanish | Gallineta común |
Taxonomy
Order | Gruiformes |
Family | Rallidae |
Species | Gallinula chloropus |
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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.
![Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) - Parc de la Frayère - 2017-05-27](https://simaecnet.imgix.net/photos/khm-20170527-1542-1495885351.jpg?w=235&h=235&fit=crop&auto=format,compress&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5)
Where and When to Spot
I observed this species only once, late spring in Park De La Frayere, Boucherville.