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Red-gartered Coot

Fulica armillata

Least Concern
طول الجناح
40,5 cm
الوزن
1060,0 g
الفصيلة
Rallidae
الرتبة
Gruiformes

حول

Red-gartered Coot (Fulica armillata) is a 43–50 cm coot of southern South America, from southern Brazil to Tierra del Fuego. All-black with white bill and shield bearing a distinctive reddish-orange frontal knob. Inhabits freshwater lakes, reservoirs, and slow rivers. Feeds on aquatic plants and invertebrates by diving. Common in its range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 40,5 cm 15.9 in
الوزن 1060,0 g 37.39 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: PL.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2-8

التصنيف

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

Distribution

Red-gartered Coot has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Red-gartered Coot endangered?
The Red-gartered Coot has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-gartered Coot nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Red-gartered Coot?
The Red-gartered Coot has a wingspan of 40.5 cm, weight of 1060.0 g.
What order and family does the Red-gartered Coot belong to?
The Red-gartered Coot (Fulica armillata) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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