About the Eurasian Moorhen
The common moorhen, 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Gallinula chloropus |
| Species Codes | commoo3, COMO, EUMO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eurasian Moorhen belong to?
The Eurasian Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Eurasian Moorhen?
The common moorhen, 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 regi...
Where can I report a Eurasian Moorhen sighting?
You can log sightings of Eurasian Moorhen on eBird (ebird.org) using species code commoo3, or on iNaturalist.
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