North American Bird Search Box
This search box can be used to find bird species using bird's english, french or latin name, or to identify bird by its 4 letter Alpha Code
Field Guide for all the Birds of North America
Common Gallinule
4 Letter (english names) Alpha Code: COGA (1)
Gallinule d'Amérique
Gallinula galeata
Information, images and range maps on over 1,000 birds of North America, including sub-species, vagrants, introduced birds and possibilities
Life, Habitat & Pictures of North American Gallinules
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14" 35.6cm | 21" 53.3cm | 11oz 311.8g | Rallidae | Gallinula galeata |
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The Common Gallinule was recently known as the Common Moorhen, same name given to a very similar marsh bird seen in Europe. This name has gone back and forth a couple of times. Although, this freshwater rail-type bird has extra long toes, it is able to swim on water with ease. It can also walk across plant life on the surface of the water because of its very large feet.
References to Other Bird Sites:
ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.