Andean coot
| Andean coot | |
|---|---|
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| Andean coot at Otavalo, Ecuador | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Gruiformes |
| Family: | Rallidae |
| Genus: | Fulica |
| Species: | F. ardesiaca |
| Binomial name | |
| Fulica ardesiaca Tschudi, 1843 | |
The Andean coot (Fulica ardesiaca), also known as the slate-colored coot, is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is found in the Andes from far southwestern Colombia to northwestern Argentina. Its natural habitats are swamps and freshwater lakes.
Description
The bill and shield color are variable. The most common combination is a chestnut shield and yellow bill with a black spot on it. Other combinations are yellow shield / white bill and white shield / white bill.
Gallery
Illustration by Joseph Smit, 1869
References
- ↑ BirdLife International (2012). "Fulica ardesiaca". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
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