African Finfoot
Podica senegalensis
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African Finfoot (Podica senegalensis), 52–63 cm. Long-necked, cryptic waterbird; brown above, white below with orange-red legs and feet. Inhabits shaded forest rivers, streams and lake margins across sub-Saharan Africa. Omnivore: insects, fish, frogs and plant material. Least Concern but secretive and rarely seen.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 37.2 cm | 14.6 in |
| Weight | 555.0 g | 19.58 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 12 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Heliornithidae (Finfoots) |
| Genus | Podica |
| Species | Podica senegalensis |
Distribution
African Finfoot has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Heliornithidae family