Also known as: Common gallinule, moorhen, marsh hen
The common gallinule is a bird in the family Rallidae. It was split from the common moorhen by the American Ornithologists' Union in July 2011. It lives around well-vegetated marshes, ponds, canals, and other wetlands in the Americas. The common gallinule is one of the most conspicuous rail species in North America, along with the American coot.
Life History
About 7; seetext Gallinula brodkorbiMcCoy, 1963[2] Thecommon gallinule(Gallinula galeata) is a bird in the familyRallidae. It was split from thecommon moorhenby theAmerican Ornithologists' Unionin July 2011.[3]It lives around well-vegetated marshes, ponds, canals, and other wetlands in the Americas. The common gallinule is one of the most conspicuous rail species in North America, along with theAmerican coot.
Hunting Season
Sep 1 - Nov 9.
Frequently Asked Questions
Regulations for hunting Common Gallinule in Alabama
Common gallinule (formerly common moorhen) hunting follows federal migratory bird regulations. Season runs September 1 through November 9. Daily bag limit is 15 for rails and gallinules combined. HIP registration is required.
When is Common Gallinule hunting season in Alabama?
Sep 1 - Nov 9.
What is the bag limit for Common Gallinule in Alabama?
15 per day (combined rail aggregate).
What is another name for Common Gallinule?
Common Gallinule is also known as Common gallinule, moorhen, marsh hen in Alabama.
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
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| Alabama | Hunting | Regulations | Season Dates | Sep 1 - Nov 9. | Link |
| Alabama | Hunting | Regulations | Regulations | Common gallinule (formerly common moorhen) hunting follows federal migratory bird regulations. Season runs September 1 t | Link |
