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White-winged Coot

Fulica leucoptera

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
36.4 cm
वजन
706.75 g
कुल
Rallidae
गण
Gruiformes

के बारे में

White-winged Coot (Fulica leucoptera) is a 36–42 cm South American coot found in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and southern Brazil. Dark slaty plumage with yellow frontal shield and yellow bill; conspicuous white wing patches visible in flight. Inhabits freshwater marshes, lakes, and slow rivers with emergent vegetation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 36.4 cm 14.3 in
वजन 706.75 g 24.93 oz

Habitat & Range

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: PL.

अंडों की संख्या

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वर्गिकी

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

Distribution

White-winged Coot has been recorded in 1 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Is the White-winged Coot endangered?
The White-winged Coot has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-winged Coot nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the White-winged Coot?
The White-winged Coot has a wingspan of 36.4 cm, weight of 706.75 g.
What order and family does the White-winged Coot belong to?
The White-winged Coot (Fulica leucoptera) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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