Hawaiian Coot
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| Fulica alai Peale, 1848 |
The Hawaiian Coot (Fulica alai) is a species of bird in the Rallidae family. It is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands of the United States. Its natural habitats are freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, coastal saline lagoons, and water storage areas. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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- BirdLife International 2006. Fulica alai. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007.
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