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Red-gartered Coot

Fulica armillata

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
40,5 cm
Gewicht
1060,0 g
Familie
Rallidae
Ordnung
Gruiformes

The Red-gartered Coot (Fulica armillata) 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 40.5 cm and a weight of 1.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Red-gartered Coot (Fulica armillata) is a 43–50 cm coot of southern South America, from southern Brazil to Tierra del Fuego. All-black with white bill and shield bearing a distinctive reddish-orange frontal knob. Inhabits freshwater lakes, reservoirs, and slow rivers. Feeds on aquatic plants and invertebrates by diving. Common in its range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 40,5 cm 15.9 in
Gewicht 1060,0 g 37.39 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: PL.

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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 armillata

Distribution

Red-gartered Coot has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Red-gartered Coot endangered?
The Red-gartered Coot has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-gartered Coot nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Red-gartered Coot?
The Red-gartered Coot has a wingspan of 40.5 cm, weight of 1060.0 g.
What order and family does the Red-gartered Coot belong to?
The Red-gartered Coot (Fulica armillata) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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