African Finfoot

African Finfoot

Podica senegalensis

Least Concern
翼展
37.2 cm
体重
555.0 g
Heliornithidae
Gruiformes
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African Finfoot (Podica senegalensis), 52–63 cm. Long-necked, cryptic waterbird; brown above, white below with orange-red legs and feet. Inhabits shaded forest rivers, streams and lake margins across sub-Saharan Africa. Omnivore: insects, fish, frogs and plant material. Least Concern but secretive and rarely seen.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 37.2 cm 14.6 in
体重 555.0 g 19.58 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 12 days.

产卵数

2-3

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Heliornithidae (Finfoots)
Genus Podica
物种 Podica senegalensis

Distribution

African Finfoot has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

Is the African Finfoot endangered?
The African Finfoot has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Finfoot nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 12 days.
How big is the African Finfoot?
The African Finfoot has a wingspan of 37.2 cm, weight of 555.0 g.
What order and family does the African Finfoot belong to?
The African Finfoot (Podica senegalensis) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Heliornithidae.

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