Red-gartered Coot
Fulica armillata
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 40.5 cm | 15.9 in |
| Weight | 1060.0 g | 37.39 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
2-8
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Fulica |
| Species | Fulica armillata |
Distribution
Red-gartered Coot has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family