One of the most common and visible rails of the Iberá. Black plumage with the flanks adorned by a very striking white line. The bill is red with a yellow tip, and the frontal shield is bright red. The legs are greenish yellow with red garters on the tarsi. It measures 30 to 37 cm. It swims easily in open water and also walks over floating vegetation. Very tolerant of human presence in public-use areas.
Behaviour
A generalist omnivore: the seeds of aquatic plants, insects, worms, small mollusks, very small fish and decomposing plant matter. It territorially defends small areas around the nest against other individuals.
How and when to see it
Year round in any lagoon, channel or wetland in the park. One of the easiest birds to spot from boardwalks and boats.
Where to see it in the Iberá
The gateways of the Great Iberá Park where common gallinule has confirmed presence:
Tours to see it
Verified providers operating at the gateways where common gallinule lives. You contact them directly on WhatsApp from the app.
- Esteros Ñe’é
Experiences with local storytelling and a cultural take on the marshes.★ 5.0 - Gaucho Argentino
Horseback journeys across a network of refuges in Iberá. Multi-day rides with overnight…★ 5.0 - Jurassic Plant - Night Tour
The only carnivorous-plant garden in Argentina and a pioneer in Latin America. A guided…★ 5.0 - Irupé Excursiones
Guided hiking. Guided visit to museums, historic sites, chapels and trails of the town…★ 5.0
Species profile
- Common nameCommon Gallinule
- Scientific nameGallinula galeata
- GroupBird
- StatusNative
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