American Coot

Fulica americana

Least Concern

पंखों का फैलाव

36.6 cm

वजन

568.1666666666666 g

कुल

Rallidae

गण

Gruiformes

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के बारे में

American Coot (Fulica americana) is a 34–43 cm abundant North American waterbird. Slate-black with distinctive white frontal shield and bill; reddish knob at top of shield. Inhabits freshwater and brackish marshes, lakes, and ponds from Canada to Panama. Gregarious; forms large winter flocks. Feeds on aquatic vegetation, algae, and invertebrates.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव	36.6 cm	14.4 in
वजन	568.1666666666666 g	20.04 oz

Habitat & Range

🌿 Wetland 🏖️ Coastal

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 22-27 days. Fledging: 60-70 days.

अंडों की संख्या

6-15

वर्गिकी

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
गण	Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
कुल	Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus	Fulica
प्रजातियां	Fulica americana

Distribution

American Coot has been recorded in 6 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded