Based on 1,936 research-grade iNaturalist observations in South Carolina, Common Gallinule is most often recorded in March; in South Carolina it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #43 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Gallinula galeata
Common Gallinule in South Carolina by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in South Carolina in March
Northern Cardinal
Eastern Bluebird
Northern Mockingbird
Great Egret
Mourning Dove
Chipping Sparrow
American Robin
Great Blue Heron
Places to look in South Carolina
Botanical GardenSouth Carolina Botanical Garden
State ParkTable Rock State Park
State ParkHuntington Beach State Park
State ParkParis Mountain State Park
State ParkDevils Fork State Park
Botanical GardenRiverbanks Zoo
FAQ
When does Common Gallinule appear in South Carolina?
Mainly October–August, with the most records in March.
How common is Common Gallinule in South Carolina?
It ranks #43 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in South Carolina (1,936 records in our sample).