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Gough Moorhen
Gallinula comeri
Gough Moorhen (Gallinula comeri) — Cranes & Rails of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Gough Moorhen (Gallinula comeri) is a member of the Rallidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 513 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Gruiformes
- Family Rallidae Rails, Crakes & Coots
- Genus Gallinula
- Species comeri
Quick facts
- Weight
- 513 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Rallidae
- Order
- Gruiformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Gough Moorhen is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of open grassland, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Gough Moorhen is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Gough Moorhen (Gallinula comeri) belongs to the Rallidae family of the order Gruiformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers AO Gough Is.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 513 g, with a wing length of about 14.2 cm and a tail of around 6 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 64 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Gough Moorhen?
The Gough Moorhen is a large bird that weighs around 513 g.
Where does the Gough Moorhen live?
The Gough Moorhen is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering AO Gough Is, where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the Gough Moorhen belong to?
The Gough Moorhen (Gallinula comeri) belongs to the Rallidae family, in the order Gruiformes.
What does the Gough Moorhen eat?
The Gough Moorhen is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Gough Moorhen migrate?
The Gough Moorhen is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Gough Moorhen endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Gough Moorhen's range?
The Gough Moorhen has a mapped global range of about 64 km².
Conservation
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