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Common Moorhen(Gallinula chloropus)Size:
Distribution
in North America: |
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Habitat:
- Ponds, lakes and marshes with dense vegetation.
Notes:
- Nests are built out of grasses and aquatic plants above water level—usually with a ramp leading to the water.
- Eats mostly aquatic plants, seeds, fruits, mollusks and insects.
- Voice is croaking and squawking sounds.
Be sure to check local regulations for hunting or trapping information on this species.
