Common Gallinule

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pantanal
gptkbp:adaptation swimming and diving
camouflage in reeds
gptkbp:adult_plumage acquired after first molt
gptkbp:behavior social
often seen in pairs
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:calls_for grunting sounds
gptkbp:character_traits aggressive during breeding season
gptkbp:color dark brown with white markings
long and red with a yellow tip
juveniles are mottled brown
distinctive white stripe on flanks
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat restoration projects
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in folklore
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:egg_color white to pale blue
gptkbp:family gptkb:Rallidae
gptkbp:first_flight strong and direct
gptkbp:fledging_period about 8 weeks
gptkbp:foot long and yellow-green
gptkbp:foraging_behavior forages in shallow water
on water and land
gptkbp:fossil_record indicates ancient relatives
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Gallinula
gptkbp:habitat wetlands
freshwater habitats
marshes and swamps
southern Canada to northern South America
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Common Gallinule
gptkbp:interacts_with generally tolerant
gptkbp:length 30-38 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 3-5 years in the wild
gptkbp:mating_system elaborate rituals
gptkbp:migration irregular
partial migrant
gptkbp:nesting gptkb:railway_station
reeds and grasses
depends on habitat quality
hidden in vegetation
gptkbp:order gptkb:Gruiformes
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:American_Coot
gptkbp:reproduction monogamous
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Gallinula_galeata
gptkbp:social_structure flocks
gptkbp:subspecies several recognized
gptkbp:territorial_behavior during breeding season
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization varied calls
gptkbp:weight 200-400 g
gptkbp:wingspan 50-60 cm
gptkbp:wintering_range southern United States to Central America
gptkbp:young precocial