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White-winged Coot
Fulica leucoptera
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Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
36,4 cm
Khối Lượng
706,75 g
Họ
Rallidae
Bộ
Gruiformes
Giới Thiệu
White-winged Coot (Fulica leucoptera) is a 36–42 cm South American coot found in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and southern Brazil. Dark slaty plumage with yellow frontal shield and yellow bill; conspicuous white wing patches visible in flight. Inhabits freshwater marshes, lakes, and slow rivers with emergent vegetation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 36,4 cm | 14.3 in |
| Khối Lượng | 706,75 g | 24.93 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: PL.
Số Trứng
3-12
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Họ | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Fulica |
| Loài | Fulica leucoptera |
Distribution
White-winged Coot has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Hiện Diện
Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
Is the White-winged Coot endangered?
The White-winged Coot has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-winged Coot nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the White-winged Coot?
The White-winged Coot has a wingspan of 36.4 cm, weight of 706.75 g.
What order and family does the White-winged Coot belong to?
The White-winged Coot (Fulica leucoptera) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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