American Coot

American Coot

Fulica americana

Least Concern
طول الجناح
36,6 cm
الوزن
568,1666666666666 g
الفصيلة
Rallidae
الرتبة
Gruiformes
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American Coot (Fulica americana) is a 34–43 cm abundant North American waterbird. Slate-black with distinctive white frontal shield and bill; reddish knob at top of shield. Inhabits freshwater and brackish marshes, lakes, and ponds from Canada to Panama. Gregarious; forms large winter flocks. Feeds on aquatic vegetation, algae, and invertebrates.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 36,6 cm 14.4 in
الوزن 568,1666666666666 g 20.04 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 22-27 days. Fledging: 60-70 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

6-15

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
الفصيلة Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Fulica
الأنواع Fulica americana

Distribution

American Coot has been recorded in 6 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the American Coot endangered?
The American Coot has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the American Coot nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 22-27 days. Fledging: 60-70 days.
How big is the American Coot?
The American Coot has a wingspan of 36.6 cm, weight of 568.1666666666666 g.
What order and family does the American Coot belong to?
The American Coot (Fulica americana) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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