Genus Gallinula Higher classification Moorhen | Phylum Chordata Family Rallidae Scientific name Gallinula silvestris Rank Species | |
Similar Moorhen, Bird, Samoan woodhen, Rallidae, Tristan moorhen | ||
The Makira woodhen (Gallinula silvestris), also known as the Makira moorhen, is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is endemic to Solomon Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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