Andean Coot

Andean Coot

Fulica ardesiaca

Least Concern
Envergure
43,6 cm
Poids
1000,0 g
Famille
Rallidae
Ordre
Gruiformes

The Andean Coot (Fulica ardesiaca) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). 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
Envergure 43,6 cm 17.2 in
Poids 1000,0 g 35.27 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Taille de la couvée

4-5

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Famille Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Fulica
Espèces Fulica ardesiaca

Distribution

Andean Coot has been recorded in 3 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

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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