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Europe
Common Moorhen
Gallinula chloropus
About this species
The Common Moorhen (Rallidae) is widely distributed across Europe, where it favours wetland environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.
The Common Moorhen is part of the order Gruiformes and the Rallidae family. Its preferred habitat is wetland, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Least Concern, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Europe.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Rallidae family and Gruiformes order.