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Andean Coot

A species of Coots, Also known as Slate-coloured Coot
Scientific name : Fulica ardesiaca Genus : Coots

Andean Coot, A species of Coots
Also known as:
Slate-coloured Coot
Botanical name: Fulica ardesiaca
Genus: Coots
Andean Coot (Fulica ardesiaca) Photo By Francesco Veronesi , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

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.
Size
43 cm
Colors
Black
Red
Silver
White
Feeding Habits
Andean Coot, a herbivore, forages primarily on aquatic vegetation and algae. It exhibits a unique 'foot-trembling' technique to dislodge plant food, feeding mainly during mornings and evenings, showing a preference for certain plants.
Habitat
The andean Coot typically inhabits freshwater environments such as swamps, lakes, ponds, rivers, and marshes. These areas are generally characterized by large bodies of water with shallow peripheries, often surrounded by dense submerged vegetation and reed fringes. The andean Coot is found in both reed-laden and barren lakes, which may have Chara as the dominant plant. They exist in broader geographical regions at altitudes ranging from 2100 to 4700 meters, showing variation in habitats with elevation.
Dite type
Omnivorous

General Info

Species Status

Not globally threatened.
Andean Coot (Fulica ardesiaca) Andean Coot (Fulica ardesiaca) Photo By Francesco Veronesi , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

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