Alae `ula; Hawaiian Gallinule; Hawaiian Common Moorhen

Query: gallinula chloropus sandvicensis

Result: 5^th of 6

Subject:	Alae `ula; Hawaiian Gallinule; Hawaiian Common Moorhen
Source:	http://www.hilozoo.com/animals/AB_gallinule.htm

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Alae `ula; Hawaiian Gallinule; Hawaiian Common Moorhen

Gallinule

Alae `ula; Hawaiian Gallinule; Hawaiian Common Moorhen
Gallinula chloropus sandvicensis
Family: Rallidae
This
endangered
endemic bird was once found on most of the main islands,
but now only small populations are found on Kaua`i, O`ahu, and Moloka`i.
Because of habitat destruction, predation, and illegal shootings these
birds are in serious trouble and may soon be lost to us. The `alae `ula
is a sub-species of the common gallinule of North

gallinula chloropus sandvicensis
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