About the Allen's Gallinule
Allen's gallinule, formerly known as the lesser gallinule, is a small waterbird of the family Rallidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Porphyrio alleni |
| Species Codes | allgal1, ALGA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Allen's Gallinule belong to?
The Allen's Gallinule (Porphyrio alleni) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Allen's Gallinule?
Allen's gallinule, formerly known as the lesser gallinule, is a small waterbird of the family Rallidae....
Where can I report a Allen's Gallinule sighting?
You can log sightings of Allen's Gallinule on eBird (ebird.org) using species code allgal1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Rails, Gallinules, and Coots 156 species
More Birds in Order Gruiformes
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Quick Stats
Gruiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
366
iNat Observations
Spotted a Allen's Gallinule?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!