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Masked Finfoot
Heliopais personatus
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Critically Endangered
Wingspan
47.9 cm
Weight
510.0 g
Family
Heliornithidae
Order
Gruiformes
About
Masked Finfoot (Heliopais personatus), 52 cm. Olive-brown with a striking yellow bill, black mask and yellow-green legs. Inhabits lowland forest rivers and swamps of Southeast Asia from Myanmar to Sumatra. Omnivore. Endangered; rapid loss of lowland forest and wetland habitat.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 47.9 cm | 18.9 in |
| Weight | 510.0 g | 17.99 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
5-8
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Heliornithidae (Finfoots) |
| Genus | Heliopais |
| Species | Heliopais personatus |
Distribution
Masked Finfoot has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Masked Finfoot endangered?
The Masked Finfoot has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Masked Finfoot nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Masked Finfoot?
The Masked Finfoot has a wingspan of 47.9 cm, weight of 510.0 g.
What order and family does the Masked Finfoot belong to?
The Masked Finfoot (Heliopais personatus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Heliornithidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Heliornithidae family