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White-winged Coot

Fulica leucoptera

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
36,4 cm
Khối Lượng
706,75 g
Họ
Rallidae
Bộ
Gruiformes

The White-winged Coot (Fulica leucoptera) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36.4 cm and a weight of 706.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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.

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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