American Coot

American Coot

Fulica americana

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
36,6 cm
Khối Lượng
568,1666666666666 g
Họ
Rallidae
Bộ
Gruiformes

Giới Thiệu

American Coot (Fulica americana) is a 34–43 cm abundant North American waterbird. Slate-black with distinctive white frontal shield and bill; reddish knob at top of shield. Inhabits freshwater and brackish marshes, lakes, and ponds from Canada to Panama. Gregarious; forms large winter flocks. Feeds on aquatic vegetation, algae, and invertebrates.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 36,6 cm 14.4 in
Khối Lượng 568,1666666666666 g 20.04 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 22-27 days. Fledging: 60-70 days.

Số Trứng

6-15

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Họ Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Fulica
Loài Fulica americana

Distribution

American Coot has been recorded in 6 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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External Databases

Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the American Coot endangered?
The American Coot has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the American Coot nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 22-27 days. Fledging: 60-70 days.
How big is the American Coot?
The American Coot has a wingspan of 36.6 cm, weight of 568.1666666666666 g.
What order and family does the American Coot belong to?
The American Coot (Fulica americana) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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