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No they are two different species of animals.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoNo it is a water bird closely related to a coot.
They are members of the rail family.
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What is male hen called?
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).
Who are moorhen predators?
otters, mink, possibly buzzards
Where do moorhens live?
The answer to your question depends upon which species of moorhen you are asking about.The Common Moorhen is distributed almost worldwide. Other species of moorhen live in many parts of the world including Australia, Siberia, Africa, South America, Tasmania, Indonesia and New Zealand. This list includes most of the places moorhens can be found but it is not exhaustive.
How long does a moorhen live for?
The longest life span was 11 years but most live for about 126 months.
Why do Minnesotans say duck duck grey duck?
I grew up in Minnesota. In my mind, the two games are completely different (and Grey Duck is a LOT more fun than Goose) and should be able to coexist peacefully. In Duck Duck Goose, the goose is the obvious odd one out. It sounds different, it looks different, it feels different to say. In Duck Duck Grey Duck, a rule is added: every duck has an adjective (eg. blue duck, green duck, spotted duck, orange duck, yellow duck, grey duck). This adds elements of creativity and stealth to the game.
Which bird eat weeds and small animals?
A duck, a coot or a moorhen.
When was Moorhen flea created?
Moorhen flea was created in 1878.
When was Tristan Moorhen created?
Tristan Moorhen was created in 1861.
When was Gough Moorhen created?
Gough Moorhen was created in 1892.
What is male hen called?
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).
Can Moorhen's fly?
Yes they can.
Is moorhen a type of bird?
Yes it is.
What is a dusky moorhen?
A Dusky Moorhen, Gallinula tenebrosa, is a bird from the rail family. It is found in the wetlands of Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia.
What is the Diet of the common moorhen?
Brain matter.
Who are moorhen predators?
otters, mink, possibly buzzards
What predators eat dusky moorhen?
owls and other dusky moorhens
Where do moorhens live?
The answer to your question depends upon which species of moorhen you are asking about.The Common Moorhen is distributed almost worldwide. Other species of moorhen live in many parts of the world including Australia, Siberia, Africa, South America, Tasmania, Indonesia and New Zealand. This list includes most of the places moorhens can be found but it is not exhaustive.
