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Sungrebe
Heliornis fulica
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Least Concern
Wingspan
28.3 cm
Weight
136.66666666666666 g
Family
Heliornithidae
Order
Gruiformes
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About
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
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
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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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sungrebe endangered?
The Sungrebe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Sungrebe nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 10-11 days.
How big is the Sungrebe?
The Sungrebe has a wingspan of 28.3 cm, weight of 136.66666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Sungrebe belong to?
The Sungrebe (Heliornis fulica) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Heliornithidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Heliornithidae family