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Giant Coot

Fulica gigantea

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
53,6 cm
Масса
2324,0 g
Семейство
Rallidae
Отряд
Gruiformes

О нас

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
Размах крыльев 53,6 cm 21.1 in
Масса 2324,0 g 81.98 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: CP.

Размер кладки

3-7

Таксономия

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

Distribution

Giant Coot has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

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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