Common Moorhen
(Gallinula chloropus)
| Common
Moorhen Information Length: 13 - 14" Breeding Habitat: Freshwater marshes, edges of ponds and lakes, shores of slow-moving rivers. Prefers habitat with large areas of open water, some shallow water, and abundant |
 Photo © Mike Danzenbaker |
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| marshy vegetation. | Click to enlarge | |||
| Diet:
Leaves
and stems of aquatic vegetation, seeds, wild fruits and berries, mollusks, worms, insects. |
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 Identification
tips for the Common Moorhen |
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| Range
Maps: (Click map to enlarge.) |
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| Breeding Map | Winter Map (CBC) | |||
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| Aquatic
Environments Photo of Common Moorhen, description, distribution, reproduction, ecology, behavior, vocalization. |
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