Horned Coot
Fulica cornuta
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<birdfyi-bird slug="fulica-cornuta"></birdfyi-bird>The Horned Coot (Fulica cornuta) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 58.2 cm and a weight of 1.9 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Horned Coot (Fulica cornuta) is a 58–62 cm large Andean coot of the high-altitude salt lakes of Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina above 4,000 m. All-black with white bill and a distinctive large fleshy horn projecting from the frontal shield. Builds massive stone nest mounds in shallow lakes. Feeds on aquatic algae. Near Threatened.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 58.2 cm | 22.9 in |
| 体重 | 1863.5 g | 65.73 oz |
Habitat & Range
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: PL.
一腹卵数
3-5
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| 科 | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Fulica |
| 種 | Fulica cornuta |
Distribution
Horned Coot has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family