Moorhen - Common Gallinule

Moorhen  -  Common Gallinule
Kingdom
  Animal
Class
  Bird
Genus
  Moorhen
Species
  Common Gallinule
Status
  Least Concern
Added by
  JindoJeff - cheetah
Date Updated
  Sun Jun 29 11:00:11 2014
Image Credit
  JindoJeff
Image Comment
  -
Image From
  Gatorland
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Moorhen - Common Gallinule Facts & Trivia for kids

  • The Common Gallinule is a moorhen, which is a chicken-like water bird.
  • The Common Gallinule is able to walk on lily pads.
  • The Common Gallinule male builds several nests for it's family to use.
  • The Common Gallinule can make loud hisses when threatened.
  • Common Gallinule that live in colder areas will migrate for the winter.

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