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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Gruiformes Rallidae

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
339.6 g
Diet
Omnivorous
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 111

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 111).

DEF 76

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 76).

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How to identify

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Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: North America & South America & Pacific Ocean: widespread Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh
7 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Gallinula galeata sandvicensis

    Hawaiian Is.

  • Gallinula galeata cachinnans

    se Canada, USA to w Panama, Bermuda and Galápagos

  • Gallinula galeata cerceris

    Greater and Lesser Antilles

  • Gallinula galeata barbadensis

    Barbados

  • Gallinula galeata pauxilla

    e Panama, n and w Colombia and w Ecuador to sw Peru and n Chile

  • Gallinula galeata garmani

    Andes of Peru, Chile, Bolivia and Argentina

  • Gallinula galeata galeata

    Trinidad, the Guianas south to Uruguay and n Argentina

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Gallinula galeata

Which family does it belong to?

Rails, Crakes, Coots (Rallidae)

Where is it found?

North America & South America & Pacific Ocean: widespread

Sources & credits

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