About the Gough Moorhen
The Gough moorhen is a medium-sized, almost flightless bird that is similar to the common moorhen, but is smaller, stockier, and has shorter wings. The bird has a distinctive yellow-tipped red bill and red frontal shield. Its first account was written in 1888 by the polar explorer George Comer, whom the specific name comeri commemorates. This bird is found only on two remote islands in the South Atlantic.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Gallinula comeri |
| Species Codes | trimoo3, GIMO, GOMO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gough Moorhen belong to?
The Gough Moorhen (Gallinula comeri) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Gough Moorhen?
The Gough Moorhen is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Gough Moorhen?
The Gough moorhen is a medium-sized, almost flightless bird that is similar to the common moorhen, but is smaller, stockier, and has shorter wings. The bird has a distinctive yellow-tipped red bill and red frontal shield. Its first account was written in 1888 by the polar explorer George Comer, who...
Where can I report a Gough Moorhen sighting?
You can log sightings of Gough Moorhen on eBird (ebird.org) using species code trimoo3, or on iNaturalist.
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