Andean Coot

Andean Coot

Fulica ardesiaca

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
43,6 cm
Gewicht
1000,0 g
Familie
Rallidae
Ordnung
Gruiformes

The Andean Coot (Fulica ardesiaca) 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 43.6 cm and a weight of 1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Andean Coot (Fulica ardesiaca) is a 38–43 cm coot of Andean high-altitude wetlands in Peru, Bolivia, and northern Chile, typically above 3,000 m. Dark slaty-grey with white bill and frontal shield, often with yellow-orange shield in breeding season. Inhabits puna lakes and bofedales. Feeds on aquatic plants.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 43,6 cm 17.2 in
Gewicht 1000,0 g 35.27 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

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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 ardesiaca

Distribution

Andean Coot has been recorded in 3 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Andean Coot endangered?
The Andean Coot has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Andean Coot?
The Andean Coot has a wingspan of 43.6 cm, weight of 1000.0 g.
What order and family does the Andean Coot belong to?
The Andean Coot (Fulica ardesiaca) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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