Lesser Moorhen
A species of Moorhens Scientific name : Paragallinula angulata Genus : Moorhens
Lesser Moorhen, A species of Moorhens
Botanical name: Paragallinula angulata
Genus: Moorhens
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Photo By Nigel Voaden
Description
The lesser moorhen (Paragallinula angulata) is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is sometimes placed into the genus Gallinula. It is the only member of the genus Paragallinula. It is widely spread across Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding Southern Africa and Madagascar).
Size
23 cm
Nest Placement
Floating
Dite type
Herbivorous
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Feeding Habits
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Photo By Nigel Voaden