Red-knobbed Coot
Fulica cristata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="fulica-cristata"></birdfyi-bird>The Red-knobbed Coot (Fulica cristata) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 42.4 cm and a weight of 754 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm | 16.7 in |
| Weight | 754.0 g | 26.60 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 18-25 days. Fledging: 55-60 days.
Clutch Size
5-7
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Fulica |
| Species | Fulica cristata |
Distribution
Red-knobbed Coot has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family