Andean Coot
Fulica ardesiaca
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<birdfyi-bird slug="fulica-ardesiaca"></birdfyi-bird>The Andean Coot (Fulica ardesiaca) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rascones, polluelas y fochas), within the order Gruiformes (grullas y rálidos). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 43,6 cm | 17.2 in |
| Peso | 1000,0 g | 35.27 oz |
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Comportamiento y reproducción
Tamaño de la puesta
4-5
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Gruiformes (Grullas y Rálidos) |
| Familia | Rallidae (Rascones, Polluelas y Fochas) |
| Genus | Fulica |
| Especies | Fulica ardesiaca |
Distribution
Andean Coot has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family