Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
About the Common Gallinule
The common gallinule (Gallinula galeata) is a bird in the family Rallidae. It was split from the common moorhen by the American Ornithologists' Union in July 2011. It lives around well-vegetated marshes, ponds, canals, and other wetlands in the Americas. The species is not found in the polar regions or many tropical rainforests. Elsewhere, the common gallinule is likely the most commonly seen rail species in much of North America, excepting the American coot in some...
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 70,778 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Common Gallinule?
The scientific name of the Common Gallinule is Gallinula galeata.
How many Common Gallinule sightings have been recorded?
70,778 observations of the Common Gallinule have been recorded on iNaturalist.
70,778
observations on iNaturalist
