Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

The Common Gallinule, also known as the Common Moorhen, is a medium-sized waterbird found in wetlands and marshes across the Americas. It has a dark plumage with a distinctive red bill and forehead shield. This species is known for its loud and repetitive calls, often heard in its marshy habitat. Common Gallinules are omnivorous, feeding on a variety of plant matter, insects, and small vertebrates. They build floating nests in dense vegetation near water. While they are not globally threatened, habitat loss and degradation pose significant threats to their populations.

Habitat: Wetlands and marshes