White-winged Coot
A species of Coots Scientific name : Fulica leucoptera Genus : Coots
White-winged Coot, A species of Coots
Botanical name: Fulica leucoptera
Genus: Coots
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Description
The white-winged coot (Fulica leucoptera) is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. At 35–43 cm (14–17 in) in length, it is a mid-sized coot. It is found in swamps and at lakes in southern South America, including the Falkland Islands, ranging as far north as Bolivia and southern Brazil. Despite its name, most of its wings are dark slaty, though in flight a white trailing edge is visible on the secondaries. 
Size
43 cm
Nest Placement
Floating
Feeding Habits
White-winged Coot primarily consumes aquatic plants, often feeding on the surface or upending to reach food. Occasionally dives and grazes on land. Known to forage for seeds. Typically feeds in large groups, showing a gregarious nature.
Habitat
The habitat of white-winged Coot typically includes freshwater lagoons, river backwaters, ponds, and marshes with a preference for grassy or un-vegetated shores. These birds are often found in waters rich in submerged vegetation, such as Myriophyllum, or surfaces covered with Lemna duckweed. While they predominantly choose inland water bodies, they are also known to frequent coastal seas near shores and may coexist with F. armillata in some habitats.
Dite type
Omnivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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