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Common Name
Common Gallinule
Alternate Names Common TypeGallinule
Order
Gruiformes
Family
Rallidae
Genus
Gallinula
Species
galeata
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location Photographed
Argentina, Bahama, DR, FLA
Number of Sub-Species
Seven Sub Species
Migratory or Resident
Some migratory but usually resident
Preferred Habitat
Swamps, marshes and freshwater lakes with lots of vegetation.
Distribution and Range
Southern and eastern US south through Mexico, Central America and much of South America
Food