Name

Gallinula chloropus

Common moorthen

Framing

Phylum: Chordata

Subphylum: Vertebrata

Class: Aves

Order: Gruiformes

Family: Rallidae

Genus: Gallinula

Species: chloropus

Habitat

Aquatic environments. Lagoons and ponds with dense vegetation on the margins, marshes, swamps and meadows near the water.

Feeding

Free-living. Frequently in flocks, in pairs during breeding. Omnivorous, vegetables and small invertebrates.

Distribution

Europe, Africa, Asia and America

Conservation status

Not threatened

Additional information

Dark bird with red frontal ruff and white spot on the tail.