Red-fronted Coot
A species of Coots Scientific name : Fulica rufifrons Genus : Coots
Red-fronted Coot, A species of Coots
Botanical name: Fulica rufifrons
Genus: Coots
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Description
The red-fronted coot (Fulica rufifrons) is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. At 36–43 cm (14–17 in), it is a mid-sized species of coot. It is found in Argentina, southern Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, southern Peru and Uruguay. There are also records from Bolivia and the Falkland Islands. Its natural habitat is swamps and well-vegetated lakes and ponds. Fossils of this species are known from the Laguna de Tagua Tagua formation of Chile. 
Size
43 cm
Nest Placement
Floating
Feeding Habits
Red-fronted Coot is a versatile forager, eating Azolla, duckweed, and other plant matter, both by pecking on the water surface and diving. Red-fronted Coot also grazes on land and exhibits adaptability to seasonally dry habitats, typically feeding in loose flocks.
Habitat
The red-fronted Coot occupies semi-open marshes and reedy lakes rich in floating duckweed and water-ferns. These environments typically feature very shallow waters, and red-fronted Coot often stays amidst vegetation, seldom straying from protective cover. This bird is indigenous to lowland aquatic habitats in broader geographical regions.
Dite type
Omnivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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