Common/Eurasian Moorhen

Gallinula chloropus

Order:

Gruiformes

Family:

Rallidae

Size:

30-38 cm

Weight:

M 249-493 g, F 192-343 g

Taxonomy:

G. c. chloropus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Short Description:

The Common Moorhen, also known as the Eurasian Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), is a medium-sized bird characterized by its dark plumage, with black body feathers and white undertail coverts. It has a distinctive red frontal shield on its forehead, yellow-tipped bill, and long legs adapted for walking on aquatic vegetation. Common Moorhens have short rounded wings and a short tail.

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In Pakistan, Common Moorhens are found in various wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, lakes, ponds, and riversides. They are distributed across different regions of the country, including coastal areas, riverbanks, and inland wetlands. Common Moorhens are versatile and adaptable birds, capable of thriving in both natural and human-altered environments.

Common Moorhens are typically active during the day, foraging for food along the edges of water bodies or among aquatic vegetation. They are omnivorous, feeding on a variety of prey, including insects, small fish, crustaceans, and plant matter. Common Moorhens use their long toes to grasp food items and their sharp bills to probe mud and shallow water.

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