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Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Gruiformes ›Family: Rallidae ›Genus: Gallinula

About

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...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Gallinule?
The scientific name of Common Gallinule is Gallinula galeata.
What kingdom does Common Gallinule belong to?
Common Gallinule belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Gallinule belong to?
Common Gallinule belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Common Gallinule belong to?
Common Gallinule belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Common Gallinule belong to?
Common Gallinule belongs to the order Gruiformes.
What family does Common Gallinule belong to?
Common Gallinule belongs to the family Rallidae.
What genus does Common Gallinule belong to?
Common Gallinule belongs to the genus Gallinula.