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Horned Coot

Fulica cornuta

Near Threatened
Envergadura
58,2 cm
Peso
1863,5 g
Família
Rallidae
Ordem
Gruiformes

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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Sobre

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
Envergadura 58,2 cm 22.9 in
Peso 1863,5 g 65.73 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: PL.

Tamanho da postura

3-5

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Família Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Fulica
Espécies Fulica cornuta

Distribution

Horned Coot has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Horned Coot endangered?
The Horned Coot has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Horned Coot nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Horned Coot?
The Horned Coot has a wingspan of 58.2 cm, weight of 1863.5 g.
What order and family does the Horned Coot belong to?
The Horned Coot (Fulica cornuta) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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