Common Moorhen
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Facts Summary:
The Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) is a species of concern belonging in the species group "birds" and found in the following area(s): Hawaii, West Pacific Ocean (USA - Guam, Tinian, Saipan, Pagan). This species is also known by the following name(s): 2 subspecies endangered: Mariana Common Moorhen or Mariana Common Gallinule (Gallinula chloropus guami), Hawaiian Common Moorhen or Hawaiian Common Gallinule (Gallinula chloropus sandvicensis).
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