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Hawaiian Coot

Fulica alai

Near Threatened
Flügelspannweite
34,9 cm
Gewicht
544,7 g
Familie
Rallidae
Ordnung
Gruiformes

The Hawaiian Coot (Fulica alai) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rallen, sumpfhühner und blässhühner), within the order Gruiformes (kraniche und rallen). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.9 cm and a weight of 544.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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Hawaiian Coot (Fulica alai) is a 33–40 cm endemic coot of Hawaii's freshwater wetlands. All-black with white frontal shield and bill; shield may show reddish spot. Inhabits marshes, ponds, and coastal lagoons on all main islands. Feeds on aquatic plants, algae, and invertebrates.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 34,9 cm 13.7 in
Gewicht 544,7 g 19.21 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

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Nest type: PL. Incubation: 23-27 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Gruiformes (Kraniche und Rallen)
Familie Rallidae (Rallen, Sumpfhühner und Blässhühner)
Genus Fulica
Arten Fulica alai

Distribution

Hawaiian Coot has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Hawaiian Coot endangered?
The Hawaiian Coot has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Hawaiian Coot nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 23-27 days.
How big is the Hawaiian Coot?
The Hawaiian Coot has a wingspan of 34.9 cm, weight of 544.7 g.
What order and family does the Hawaiian Coot belong to?
The Hawaiian Coot (Fulica alai) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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