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Red-knobbed Coot

Fulica cristata

Least Concern
طول الجناح
42,4 cm
الوزن
754,0 g
الفصيلة
Rallidae
الرتبة
Gruiformes

حول

Red-knobbed Coot (Fulica cristata) is a 38–44 cm Afrotropical and Iberian coot. Resembles Eurasian Coot but has two red knobs at the top of the white frontal shield in breeding plumage. Inhabits freshwater lakes and marshes across sub-Saharan Africa and Spain/Morocco. Feeds on aquatic plants and invertebrates by diving. Vulnerable in Europe.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 42,4 cm 16.7 in
الوزن 754,0 g 26.60 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 18-25 days. Fledging: 55-60 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

5-7

التصنيف

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

Distribution

Red-knobbed 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-knobbed Coot endangered?
The Red-knobbed Coot has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-knobbed Coot nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 18-25 days. Fledging: 55-60 days.
How big is the Red-knobbed Coot?
The Red-knobbed Coot has a wingspan of 42.4 cm, weight of 754.0 g.
What order and family does the Red-knobbed Coot belong to?
The Red-knobbed Coot (Fulica cristata) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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