07.01.03. Common Gallinule, Gallinula galeata

Author

• J. A. Jackson
• B. J.S. Jackson
• Ann Hodgson, Editor
• Florida Ornithological Society

Files

Publisher

University of South Florida

Publication Date

2026

Abstract

The name "gallinule" means "little chicken" and seems appropriate because of the Common Gallinule's size and general appearance - its relatively long toes that are not webbed, and its somewhat chicken-like bill.

Keywords

Ornithology, Breeding, Gallinule

Extent

1 PDF of 4 pages

Series Title

Florida Ornithological Society, Special Publication no. 9

Language

English

Digital Date

2026

Media Type

Atlases

Format

Digital Only

Type

Article

Recommended Citation

Jackson, J. A.; Jackson, B. J.S.; Hodgson, Ann; and Florida Ornithological Society, "07.01.03. Common Gallinule, Gallinula galeata" (2026). 07.01. Rallidae - Rails, Gallinules, and Coots. 2.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/bba2_rallidae/2