Bonanza Bird #14: Common Moorhen
For 19 days we're adding a new Birdorable bird every day as part of our Birdorable Bonanza 2011. We're counting up to revealing our 350th species! Today's bird is the Common Moorhen. Read more »
Common Moorhen
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About the Common Moorhen
Also known as: Moorhen, Common Gallinule, Waterhen, Common Waterhen
The Common Moorhen is a widespread species of rail. The North American Common Gallinule was split from this species in 2011. The Common Moorhen was formerly known as the Common Waterhen.
Common Moorhens have dark body plumage, with bright yellow legs and feet, and a prominent red facial shield. They nest in marshy environments and spend much of their time feeding on aquatic vegetation and small aquatic animals. Despite their affinity for water, and their excellent swimming ability, the toes of Common Moorhens are neither webbed nor lobed.
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Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched December 1, 2011
Scientific Name
Gallinula chloropus
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
12.6 to 13.8 inches
(32 to 35.1 cm)
Wingspan:
1.8 to 2 feet
(54.1 to 62 cm)
Weight:
10.9 to 16.1 ounces
(309 to 456.4 grams)
Range
International Names
Brazilian
frango-dágua-comum
Czech
slípka tristanská
Danish
Grønbenet Rørhøne
Dutch
Waterhoentje
Finnish
liejukana
French
Gallinule poule-d'eau
German
Teichhuhn
Italian
Sciabica
Japanese
トリスタンバン (ban)
Korean
쇠물닭
Norwegian
Sivhøne
Polish
kokoszka zwyczajna
Russian
Камышница
Spanish
Gallineta Común
Swedish
Rörhöna
