Common gallinule
Gallinula galeata
The common gallinule (Gallinula galeata) is a bird in the family Rallidae.
About the Common gallinule
The common gallinule (Gallinula galeata) is a bird in the family Rallidae. It was split from the common moorhen by the American Ornithologists' Union in July 2011. It lives around well-vegetated marshes, ponds, canals, and other wetlands in the Americas. The common gallinule is one of the most conspicuous rail species in North America, along with the American coot.
Fun Facts About Common gallinule
- It was split from the common moorhen by the American Ornithologists' Union in July 2011.
Conservation Status
The Common gallinule is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae |
| Genus | Gallinula |
| Species | Gallinula galeata |
Range & Habitat
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