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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Hawaiian Moorhen
Gallinula galeata
Order
GRUIFORMES
Family
Rails, Gallinules and Coots (Rallidae)
Code 4
COGA
Code 6
GALCHL
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
All-purpose
Eye Color:
Red to red-brown.
Head pattern:
Plain, Unique pattern
Crown Color:
Black and red.
Forehead Color:
Red
Nape Color:
Gray-black
Throat Color:
Gray-black
Cere color:
No Data
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BODY
Length Range:
33-38 cm (13-15 in)
Weight:
493 g (17.39 oz)
Size:
Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary:
Brown, Gray
Underparts:
Slate gray with narrow white line along flanks.
Upperparts:
Gray to gray-brown
Back Pattern:
Solid
Belly Pattern:
Solid
Breast Pattern:
Solid
FLIGHT
Flight Pattern:
Swift strong direct flight.
Wingspan Range:
51-58 cm (20-23 in)
Wing Shape:
Pointed-Wings
Tail shape:
Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern:
Solid
Upper Tail:
Gray-brown
Under Tail:
White
Leg Color:
Yellow-green
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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X