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Giant Coot

Fulica gigantea

Least Concern
翼開長
53.6 cm
体重
2324.0 g
Rallidae
Gruiformes
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について

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
翼開長 53.6 cm 21.1 in
体重 2324.0 g 81.98 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: CP.

一腹卵数

3-7

分類学

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

Distribution

Giant Coot has been recorded in 1 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded
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よくある質問

Is the Giant Coot endangered?
The Giant Coot has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Giant Coot nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Giant Coot?
The Giant Coot has a wingspan of 53.6 cm, weight of 2324.0 g.
What order and family does the Giant Coot belong to?
The Giant Coot (Fulica gigantea) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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