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Giant Coot

Fulica gigantea

Least Concern

पंखों का फैलाव

53.6 cm

वजन

2324.0 g

कुल

Rallidae

गण

Gruiformes

The Giant Coot (Fulica gigantea) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 53.6 cm and a weight of 2.3 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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के बारे में

Giant Coot (Fulica gigantea) is a 60–65 cm massive coot of Andean high-altitude lakes in Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. All-black plumage with red and yellow frontal shield. Largely flightless; relies on water for escape. Builds enormous floating nests. Feeds mainly on aquatic vegetation.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव	53.6 cm	21.1 in
वजन	2324.0 g	81.98 oz

Habitat & Range

🌿 Wetland

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: CP.

अंडों की संख्या

3-7

वर्गिकी

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