Masked Finfoot
Heliopais personatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="heliopais-personatus"></birdfyi-bird>The Masked Finfoot (Heliopais personatus) is a bird species in the family Heliornithidae (finfoots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 47.9 cm and a weight of 510 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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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
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Heliornithidae family