
Lesser Moorhen
The lesser moorhen (Paragallinula angulata) is a species of bird in the family Rallidae.
Spesie-insigte
Most records Jan to Mar
When Lesser Moorhen sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Curve from 134 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property and not from this province. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
KwaZulu-Natal and beyond
Provinces where Lesser Moorhen is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
134 records, iNaturalist
Parke waar gashere die Lesser Moorhen aanteken
Verblyfplekke wat teruggee
Regoor KwaZulu-Natal
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Sien plekke wat teruggeeBeplan ’n reis
Wanneer en waar om die Lesser Moorhen te vind
Gashere het die Lesser Moorhen gesien by verblyfplekke in of langs iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
Beste tye van die dag
- Die eerste ure ná sonop, en laatmiddag. Voëls roep en vreet meestal in die koelte.
- Middaguur. Stiller, veral in die somerhitte.
IUBN Rooi Lys
Least Concern
Spesie
Paragallinula angulata
Waarnemings
134
iNaturalist-waarnemings
Elke bespreking op Spekboom ondersteun bewaring.
Vrae wat reisigers vra
’n Waarneming beteken dat ’n gasheer die Lesser Moorhen op die eiendom of naby gesien het. Dit waarborg nooit dat jy dit sal sien nie.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Lesser Moorhen in KwaZulu-Natal?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Lesser Moorhen at stays in or beside iSimangaliso Wetland Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Lesser Moorhen in South Africa?
The Lesser Moorhen is most recorded in KwaZulu-Natal (40% of records), Limpopo (26% of records), Mpumalanga (16% of records), based on 134 iNaturalist observations. 1 place to stay on Spekboom in KwaZulu-Natal has recorded the Lesser Moorhen on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Lesser Moorhen?
Sightings of the Lesser Moorhen peak from Jan to Mar, based on 134 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the conservation status of the Lesser Moorhen?
The Lesser Moorhen (Paragallinula angulata) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Lesser Moorhen?
The lesser moorhen (Paragallinula angulata) is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is sometimes placed into the genus Gallinula. It is the only member of the genus Paragallinula.

























