About the Tristan Moorhen
The Tristan moorhen or Tristan gallinule is an extinct species of flightless rail endemic to the South Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha. It was very similar to the Gough moorhen of Gough Island, located 636 kilometres (395 mi) to the southeast.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Gallinula nesiotis |
| Species Codes | trimoo2, TRMO |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tristan Moorhen belong to?
The Tristan Moorhen (Gallinula nesiotis) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Tristan Moorhen?
The Tristan moorhen or Tristan gallinule is an extinct species of flightless rail endemic to the South Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha. It was very similar to the Gough moorhen of Gough Island, located 636 kilometres (395 mi) to the southeast....
Where can I report a Tristan Moorhen sighting?
You can log sightings of Tristan Moorhen on eBird (ebird.org) using species code trimoo2, or on iNaturalist.
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