Andean Coot

Andean Coot

Fulica ardesiaca

Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
43,6 cm
Ağırlık
1000,0 g
Familya
Rallidae
Takım
Gruiformes

Hakkında

Andean Coot (Fulica ardesiaca) is a 38–43 cm coot of Andean high-altitude wetlands in Peru, Bolivia, and northern Chile, typically above 3,000 m. Dark slaty-grey with white bill and frontal shield, often with yellow-orange shield in breeding season. Inhabits puna lakes and bofedales. Feeds on aquatic plants.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Kanat Açıklığı 43,6 cm 17.2 in
Ağırlık 1000,0 g 35.27 oz

Habitat & Range

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

4-5

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Familya Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Fulica
Türler Fulica ardesiaca

Distribution

Andean Coot has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Mevcut Not recorded
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Sık Sorulan Sorular

Is the Andean Coot endangered?
The Andean Coot has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Andean Coot?
The Andean Coot has a wingspan of 43.6 cm, weight of 1000.0 g.
What order and family does the Andean Coot belong to?
The Andean Coot (Fulica ardesiaca) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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