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Sungrebe
Heliornis fulica
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Least Concern
Envergure
28,3 cm
Poids
136,66666666666666 g
Famille
Heliornithidae
Ordre
Gruiformes
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À propos
Sungrebe (Heliornis fulica), 28–31 cm. Small, slender waterbird; brown above with a white-striped black head and orange-yellow feet with lobed toes. Found on shaded forest streams and rivers from Mexico to Argentina. Omnivore. Least Concern; common but secretive along forest waterways.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 28,3 cm | 11.1 in |
| Poids | 136,66666666666666 g | 4.82 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 10-11 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Famille | Heliornithidae (Finfoots) |
| Genus | Heliornis |
| Espèces | Heliornis fulica |
Distribution
Sungrebe has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Sungrebe endangered?
The Sungrebe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Sungrebe nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 10-11 days.
How big is the Sungrebe?
The Sungrebe has a wingspan of 28.3 cm, weight of 136.66666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Sungrebe belong to?
The Sungrebe (Heliornis fulica) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Heliornithidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Heliornithidae family