Andean Coot
Fulica ardesiaca
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Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
43,6 cm
Khối Lượng
1000,0 g
Họ
Rallidae
Bộ
Gruiformes
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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
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
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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Hiện Diện
Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
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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