The Moorhen lives in many different places. They are mostly found in fresh water ponds, marshes, reservoirs and agriculture sites. Sometimes farmers are surprised to find moorhens in their kalo patches. There are many reasons why they are becoming extinct. The mongoose is eating their eggs and humans are destroying their home.
Mosquitoes breed in their water and spread diseases.
Also other mammals, reptiles and birds destroy their home. What is being done to correct the situation The Moorhen is protected by the endangered species Art and the organizations are creating sanctuaries to increase the population.