Eurasian Moorhen

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gallinula_chloropus_chloropus
gptkbp:adaptation water habitat adaptations
gptkbp:behavior social bird
studied for social interactions
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
monogamous pairs
gptkbp:calls_for croaking sound
gptkbp:color greenish-yellow
dark brown with white undertail
yellow with red frontal shield
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by bird conservation groups
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in folklore
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Eurasia
gptkbp:ecological_role important in wetland ecosystems
gptkbp:egg_color pale blue or greenish
gptkbp:family gptkb:Rallidae
gptkbp:field recognized by coloration and size
gptkbp:first_flight strong flier
gptkbp:foraging_behavior wading in water
gptkbp:fossil_record ancient relatives known
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Gallinula
gptkbp:habitat wetlands
prefers shallow waters.
widespread across Europe and Asia
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Eurasian Moorhen
gptkbp:launch_date 21 days
gptkbp:length 32–35 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:migration partial migrant
vary by region
gptkbp:nesting reeds and grasses
ground or low vegetation
gptkbp:parent both parents care for young
gptkbp:predators foxes
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:American_Coot
gptkbp:research common in birdwatching
gptkbp:social_structure flocks
gptkbp:species gptkb:Gallinula_chloropus
gptkbp:subspecies several recognized
gptkbp:territorial_behavior during breeding season
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization varied calls for communication
gptkbp:weight 200–400 g
gptkbp:wingspan 50–60 cm
gptkbp:wintering_range southern Europe and Africa
gptkbp:young fledglings