Wildlifeof Bhutan
Common Moorhen
Cranes, Rails & Bustards
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Gallinula chloropus
Basic stats
Clutch size
About 8 eggs early in the season; 5–8 or fewer later
Incubation period
About three weeks
Size
30–38cm
Wingspan
50–62cm
Weight
192–500g
The common moorhen is a medium to large rail, 30 to 38cm long with a wingspan of 50 to 62cm. Body mass ranges from 192 to 500g. About eight eggs are usually laid per female early in the season, while a brood later in the year usually has only five to eight or fewer. Incubation lasts about three weeks (Wikipedia, general species account).
The only source read for the Bhutan guide gives these measurements and breeding details. No plumage, habitat, diet or range information was found, so none is stated, and the entry is kept short.
Quick answers
- How many eggs does the Common Moorhen lay?
- About 8 eggs early in the season; 5–8 or fewer later
- How long are the eggs of the Common Moorhen incubated?
- About three weeks
- How big is the Common Moorhen?
- 30–38cm
- What is the wingspan of the Common Moorhen?
- 50–62cm
- How much does the Common Moorhen weigh?
- 192–500g