Common moorhen
Gallinula chloropus
The common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), also known as the waterhen, is a bird species in the rail family (Rallidae).
About the Common moorhen
The common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), also known as the waterhen, is a bird species in the rail family (Rallidae). It is distributed across many parts of the Old World, across Africa, Europe, and Asia. It lives around well-vegetated marshes, ponds, canals and other wetlands. The species is not found in the polar regions or many tropical rainforests; generally it is one of the most common Old World rail species, together with the Eurasian coot in some regions.
Fun Facts About Common moorhen
- The common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), also known as the waterhen, is a bird species in the rail family (Rallidae).
- It is distributed across many parts of the Old World, across Africa, Europe, and Asia.
Conservation Status
The Common moorhen 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 chloropus |
Range & Habitat
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