Andean Coot
Fulica ardesiaca
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<birdfyi-bird slug="fulica-ardesiaca"></birdfyi-bird>The Andean Coot (Fulica ardesiaca) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 43.6 cm and a weight of 1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 43,6 cm | 17.2 in |
| Khối Lượng | 1000,0 g | 35.27 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Số Trứng
4-5
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Họ | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Fulica |
| Loài | Fulica ardesiaca |
Distribution
Andean Coot has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family