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Common Moorhen

Gallinula chloropus

Taxonomy

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

About

The common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) (also known as the waterhen and as the swamp chicken) is a bird species in the family Rallidae. It is distributed across many parts of the Old World.

Frequently Asked Questions

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