Gough Moorhen

Gallinula comeri

The Gough moorhen is a medium-sized, almost flightless bird that is similar to the common moorhen, but is smaller, stockier, and has shorter wings. The bird has a distinctive yellow-tipped red bill and red frontal shield. Its first account was written in 1888 by the polar explorer George Comer, whom the specific name comeri commemorates. This bird is found only on two remote islands in the South Atlantic.

Scientific name

Gallinula comeri

Family

Rails, Gallinules, and Coots

IUCN status

VU