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Moorhens typically live for 2-5 years in the wild, although some individuals have been known to reach 10 years of age. Factors such as predation, availability of food, and habitat quality can influence their lifespan.
Moorhen flea was created in 1878.
Tristan Moorhen was created in 1861.
Gough Moorhen was created in 1892.
Like the community answer, it is correct that moorhen is the name of the species and not the gender. Within moorhens, there are cocks and hens like with other bird species, but moorhen is the name of the species itself.So the male here would be called a moorhen cock (or cockerel).
Yes they can.
Yes it is.
Moorhens are found in wetland habitats such as marshes, lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers. They are widely distributed across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Moorhens are adaptable birds and can be found in both rural and urban areas where suitable wetland habitats exist.
A Dusky Moorhen, Gallinula tenebrosa, is a bird from the rail family. It is found in the wetlands of Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia.
51 months, from August 1914 to November 1918.
In Britain the Greenshank breeds in the months April-August, is seen on passage migration in the months September to October and some winter in Britain between October and March. So technically some Greenshank stay in Britain all year while others most likely some of the passage and breeding Birds may stay in Britain for only 1-6 months.
Brain matter.