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Eurasian Coot

Fulica atra

Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
39,6 cm
Ağırlık
722,8333333333334 g
Familya
Rallidae
Takım
Gruiformes

Hakkında

Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra) is a 36–42 cm abundant, all-black waterbird of Eurasia, Australia, and North Africa. Distinctive white frontal shield and bill stand out against slaty-black plumage. Inhabits freshwater lakes, reservoirs, and large ponds. Aggressive; chases rivals with wing-beating. Feeds on aquatic vegetation, invertebrates, and algae.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Kanat Açıklığı 39,6 cm 15.6 in
Ağırlık 722,8333333333334 g 25.50 oz

Habitat & Range

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 21-26 days. Fledging: 55-60 days.

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

6-10

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Eurasian Coot has been recorded in 5 countries.

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Mevcut Not recorded
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External Databases

Sık Sorulan Sorular

Is the Eurasian Coot endangered?
The Eurasian Coot has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Eurasian Coot nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 21-26 days. Fledging: 55-60 days.
How big is the Eurasian Coot?
The Eurasian Coot has a wingspan of 39.6 cm, weight of 722.8333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Eurasian Coot belong to?
The Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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