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Tristan Moorhen
Gallinula nesiotis
Tristan Moorhen (Gallinula nesiotis) — Cranes & Rails of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Tristan Moorhen (Gallinula nesiotis) is a member of the Rallidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Gruiformes
- Family Rallidae Rails, Crakes & Coots
- Genus Gallinula
- Species nesiotis
Quick facts
- Family
- Rallidae
- Order
- Gruiformes
Biology & behaviour
The Tristan Moorhen (Gallinula nesiotis) belongs to the Rallidae family of the order Gruiformes. Its range spans Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers AO Tristan da Cunha.
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 64 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Tristan Moorhen live?
The Tristan Moorhen is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering AO Tristan da Cunha.
What family does the Tristan Moorhen belong to?
The Tristan Moorhen (Gallinula nesiotis) belongs to the Rallidae family, in the order Gruiformes.
Is the Tristan Moorhen endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
How large is the Tristan Moorhen's range?
The Tristan Moorhen has a mapped global range of about 64 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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