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White-winged Coot

Fulica leucoptera

Least Concern
翼展
36.4 cm
体重
706.75 g
Rallidae
Gruiformes

关于

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
翼展 36.4 cm 14.3 in
体重 706.75 g 24.93 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: PL.

产卵数

3-12

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Fulica
物种 Fulica leucoptera

Distribution

White-winged Coot has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

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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