Also known as: Common moorhen, Marsh hen, Florida gallinule
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.
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
Concurrent with duck season. Varies by waterfowl zone. Typically Oct through Jan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Regulations for hunting Common Gallinule in California
Common gallinule hunting season runs concurrent with duck seasons. Daily bag limit is 25 (combined with coots). California duck validation and HIP validation are required. Nonlead ammunition is required.
When is Common Gallinule hunting season in California?
Concurrent with duck season. Varies by waterfowl zone. Typically Oct through Jan.
What is the bag limit for Common Gallinule in California?
25 per day (aggregate with coots).
What is another name for Common Gallinule?
Common Gallinule is also known as Common moorhen, Marsh hen, Florida gallinule in California.
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
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| California | Hunting | Regulations | Season Dates | Concurrent with duck season. Varies by waterfowl zone. Typically Oct through Jan. | Link |
| California | Hunting | Regulations | Regulations | Common gallinule hunting season runs concurrent with duck seasons. Daily bag limit is 25 (combined with coots). Californ | Link |
