Red-fronted Coot
Fulica rufifrons
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<birdfyi-bird slug="fulica-rufifrons"></birdfyi-bird>The Red-fronted Coot (Fulica rufifrons) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 33.8 cm and a weight of 675 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Red-fronted Coot (Fulica rufifrons) is a 36–42 cm coot of South America's Andean and southern marshes, from Argentina and Chile north to Bolivia. All-black plumage with a conspicuous bright red frontal shield and white bill. Inhabits large open freshwater lakes with reed margins. Feeds on aquatic vegetation by diving and dabbling. Locally common.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 33.8 cm | 13.3 in |
| Weight | 675.0 g | 23.81 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2-9
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Fulica |
| Species | Fulica rufifrons |
Distribution
Red-fronted Coot has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family