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Warren, PA
60.9°F
Wind: 0.4 mph
Daylight
Sunrise 5:39 AM
Sunset 8:54 PM
Dam Outflow
1,380 CFS
Steady
Gage Height
8.09 FT
USGS 03012550

Common Gallinule

Waterfowl | Season: CLOSED (2025-09-01 - 2025-11-08)
Common Gallinule

Field Reference: Common Gallinule

Appearance & Identification

Slate gray with a bright red frontal shield.

Preferred Habitat

Dense freshwater marshes.

Seasonal Behavior

Walks on lily pads.

Recommended Tactics

Secretive; hunt near thick vegetation.

Field Notes & Facts

Also known as a "Mudhen," they have extremely long toes that allow them to walk across lily pads without sinking, looking as if they are walking on water.