Hawaiian Coot
Fulica alai
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<birdfyi-bird slug="fulica-alai"></birdfyi-bird>The Hawaiian Coot (Fulica alai) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.9 cm and a weight of 544.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Sobre
Hawaiian Coot (Fulica alai) is a 33–40 cm endemic coot of Hawaii's freshwater wetlands. All-black with white frontal shield and bill; shield may show reddish spot. Inhabits marshes, ponds, and coastal lagoons on all main islands. Feeds on aquatic plants, algae, and invertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 34,9 cm | 13.7 in |
| Peso | 544,7 g | 19.21 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 23-27 days.
Tamanho da postura
1-10
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Família | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Fulica |
| Espécies | Fulica alai |
Distribution
Hawaiian Coot has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family