Gallinula Collection

Sunbittern, Eurypyga helias, purple swamphen, Porphyrio porphyrio, and common moorhen, Gallinula chloropus
FLO4597702 Sunbittern, Eurypyga helias, purple swamphen, Porphyrio porphyrio, and common moorhen, Gallinula chloropus. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Fournier after a drawing by Edouard Travies

Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) on water in falling snow, near Bourne, Lincolnshire, England, UK. March

Pair of Moorhens, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Florida

Ruffed grouse, Bonasa umbellus. Chromolithograph after an ornithological illustration by John James Audubon from Benjamin Harry Warrens Report on the Birds of Pennsylvania, E.K

Baillons crake, Porzana pusilla, and great northern loon, Gavia immer. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d

Purple gallinule, Porphyrio martinicus (Martinico gallinule, Gallinula martinica). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1824

Black crake, Zapornia flavirostra (Yellow-billed waterhen, Gallinula flavirostra). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Moorhen and purple swamphen
Common moorhen, Gallinula chloropus 1, and purple swamphen, Porphyrio porphyrio 2. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1849

Wood warbler, Phylloscopus sibilatrix, and moorhen, Gallinula chloropus Pouillot et poule d eau. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard

Grallatores, Palmipedes, Wading and Swimming Birds (colour litho)
6016775 Grallatores, Palmipedes, Wading and Swimming Birds (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grallatores, Palmipedes, Wading and Swimming Birds)

Common moorhen, Gallinula chloropus.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

Common moorhen, Gallinula chloropus, and purple swamphen, Porphyrio porphyrio.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology

Digital illustration of Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)

Common Moorhen or Common Gallinule (Gallinula chloropus), young, wandering through grass in search of food

Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), searching for food on the waters edge, in the evening light

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Moorhen - on ice (Gallinula chloropus) Date:

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Moorhen - Fighting (Gallinula chloropus) Date:

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Moorhen - chick on lakeside (Gallinula chloropus) Date:

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Moorhen - parent birds tending chicks at nest (Gallinula chloropus) Date:

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Moorhen - parent bird on nest and chicks (Gallinula chloropus) Date:

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Moorhen - three chicks resting on stone in lake (Gallinula chloropus) Date:

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Moorhen - parent bird feeding chick on lake (Gallinula chloropus) Date:

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Moorhen - pair at nest tending chicks (Gallinula chloropus) Date:

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Moorhen - Fighting (Gallinula chloropus) Date:

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Dusky Moorhen (Gallinula tenebrosa) Date:

Black-tailed Native-hen (Tribonyx ventralis) adult, walking on grass, Lake Wendouree, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, February

Tasmanian Nativehen (Tribonyx mortierii) adult, walking, Maria Island N. P. Tasmania, Australia, February
Tasmanian Nativehen (Tribonyx mortierii) adult, walking, Maria Island N.P. Tasmania, Australia, February

Gallinula chloropus, common moorhen

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A Pair of Moorhens gracefully glide through the tranquil waters of Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida. These elegant birds, also known as Gallinula, are a sight to behold with their vibrant plumage and distinctive red beaks. In the dense forests, the Ruffed Grouse, Bonasa umbellus, can be found camouflaged amongst the foliage. Their mottled brown feathers provide excellent camouflage against predators while they forage for food. Baillons Crake, Porzana pusilla, and Great Purple Gallinules coexist harmoniously in their wetland habitat. The Baillons Crake is a small bird with intricate patterns on its feathers that blend seamlessly with its surroundings. Meanwhile, the Great Purple Gallinule flaunts an array of striking colors like royal blue and deep purple. The Black Crake, Zapornia flavirostra, stands out with its jet-black plumage contrasting against lush green vegetation. This agile bird effortlessly navigates through marshes and reed beds in search of prey. Moorhens and Purple Swamphens share similar habitats but possess distinct features that set them apart. While both have long legs adapted for wading through waterlogged areas, Moorhens display a sleek black body while Purple Swamphens showcase vibrant hues of blue and purple. Wood Warblers like Phylloscopus sibilatrix bring life to woodlands with their melodious songs during springtime. These tiny birds migrate across vast distances to breed in temperate regions before returning to warmer climates during winter. Grallatores or Palmipedes encompass various species of wading and swimming birds captured beautifully in a color lithograph artwork. From majestic herons to graceful flamingos - this diverse group showcases nature's incredible avian diversity. The Common Moorhen or Common Gallinule (Gallinula chloropus) is a familiar sight in wetlands worldwide.