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Red-fronted Coot

Fulica rufifrons

Least Concern
翼開長
33.8 cm
体重
675.0 g
Rallidae
Gruiformes

について

Red-fronted Coot (Fulica rufifrons) is a 36–42 cm coot of South America's Andean and southern marshes, from Argentina and Chile north to Bolivia. All-black plumage with a conspicuous bright red frontal shield and white bill. Inhabits large open freshwater lakes with reed margins. Feeds on aquatic vegetation by diving and dabbling. Locally common.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 33.8 cm 13.3 in
体重 675.0 g 23.81 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

一腹卵数

2-9

分類学

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

Distribution

Red-fronted 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 Red-fronted Coot endangered?
The Red-fronted Coot has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Red-fronted Coot?
The Red-fronted Coot has a wingspan of 33.8 cm, weight of 675.0 g.
What order and family does the Red-fronted Coot belong to?
The Red-fronted Coot (Fulica rufifrons) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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