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Common Gallinule Range Map

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Range Map for Common Gallinule

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Migration

Short to medium-distance migrant. Leaves the northern parts of its range in the fall for ice free areas farther south. Migrates at night.

Map data are provided by NatureServe in collaboration with Robert Ridgely, James Zook, The Nature Conservancy - Migratory Bird Program, Conservation International - CABS, World Wildlife Fund - US, and Environment Canada - WILDSPACE. Modified by Neotropical Birds

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Rails, Gallinules, and Coots(Order: Gruiformes, Family: Rallidae)

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