Sungrebe
Heliornis fulica
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<birdfyi-bird slug="heliornis-fulica"></birdfyi-bird>The Sungrebe (Heliornis fulica) is a bird species in the family Heliornithidae (finfoots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.3 cm and a weight of 136.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sungrebe (Heliornis fulica), 28–31 cm. Small, slender waterbird; brown above with a white-striped black head and orange-yellow feet with lobed toes. Found on shaded forest streams and rivers from Mexico to Argentina. Omnivore. Least Concern; common but secretive along forest waterways.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 28.3 cm | 11.1 in |
| Weight | 136.66666666666666 g | 4.82 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 10-11 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Heliornithidae (Finfoots) |
| Genus | Heliornis |
| Species | Heliornis fulica |
Distribution
Sungrebe has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Heliornithidae family