About the Lesser Moorhen
The lesser moorhen is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is sometimes placed into the genus Gallinula. It is the only member of the genus Paragallinula.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Paragallinula angulata |
| Species Codes | lesmoo1, LEMO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lesser Moorhen belong to?
The Lesser Moorhen (Paragallinula angulata) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Lesser Moorhen?
The lesser moorhen is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is sometimes placed into the genus Gallinula. It is the only member of the genus Paragallinula....
Where can I report a Lesser Moorhen sighting?
You can log sightings of Lesser Moorhen on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lesmoo1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Rails, Gallinules, and Coots 156 species
More Birds in Order Gruiformes
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Quick Stats
Gruiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
243
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