Common Moorhen

Birds of North America

Gallinula chloropus


Common Moorhen,picture of Common Moorhen

A Common Moorhen searching for food in a small marsh in Hull, Quebec, Canada.

Common Moorhen,picture of Common Moorhen

A Common Moorhen taking a bath at Gator Land bird sanctuary, near Orlando, Florida, USA.

Common Moorhen,picture of Common Moorhen

A Common Moorhen swimming in a lagoon in late August, near Embrun, Ontario, Camada.

Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Common Moorhen

Name B L W W W Family Latin Name
Common "gallinule" Moorhen14" 35.6cm 21" 53.3cm11oz 311.8g Rallidae Gallinula chloropus


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