Common Moorhen
Common Moorhen (<em>Gallinula chloropus</em>) is a species of Rails, Crakes &amp; Coots (<em>Rallidae</em>) in the order Cranes and Allies.
Overview
Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) is a species of Rails, Crakes & Coots (Rallidae) in the order Cranes and Allies. A familiar black waterbird with a red frontal shield and yellow-tipped red bill; pumps its white undertail as it swims; nests in reeds; widespread on ponds and lakes worldwide.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Gallinula; binomial: Gallinula chloropus; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 30-38cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic, Africa, the Indian Ocean, the Oriental Region and the Pacific Ocean.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
