Bookmarkable URL:http://hdl.handle.net/10217/52415
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Aves
Order:Gruiformes
Family:Rallidae
Genus:Fulica
Genus species:Fulica cristata
Africa Date:1972-10 Subjects:Red-knobbed coot
duck-like bird
Red knot
Calidris
Sandpipers
Scolopacidae
Charadriiformes
Birds
Vertebrates
Chordata
Shore birds
Water birds
Primo Record:https://colostate-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/fulldisplay?vid=01COLSU&docid=01COLSU_DSPACE10217/52415
Scientific Classification
Kingdom:AnimaliaPhylum:Chordata
Class:Aves
Order:Gruiformes
Family:Rallidae
Genus:Fulica
Genus species:Fulica cristata
Animal Characteristics
Head-Body Length:28-42 cm
Identification:The red-knobbed coot is sooty black in color, and the bill is white with a bluish tinge. There are also two swollen red knobs at the top of the frontal shield when breeding.
Habitat:Marshes, freshwater lakes
Diet:Carnivore: fish, aquatic insects, crabs
Reproduction:Two eggs are laid by each breeding pair. These birds are well known for being particularly protective of their nest.
Social Structure:Large flocks can be seen during the nonbreeding season. Several coots will sit together on the water, forming a floating raft of birds.
Status:No special status
Identification:The red-knobbed coot is sooty black in color, and the bill is white with a bluish tinge. There are also two swollen red knobs at the top of the frontal shield when breeding.
Habitat:Marshes, freshwater lakes
Diet:Carnivore: fish, aquatic insects, crabs
Reproduction:Two eggs are laid by each breeding pair. These birds are well known for being particularly protective of their nest.
Social Structure:Large flocks can be seen during the nonbreeding season. Several coots will sit together on the water, forming a floating raft of birds.
Status:No special status
Other Information
Geographic:Southwestern EuropeAfrica Date:1972-10 Subjects:Red-knobbed coot
duck-like bird
Red knot
Calidris
Sandpipers
Scolopacidae
Charadriiformes
Birds
Vertebrates
Chordata
Shore birds
Water birds
Primo Record:https://colostate-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/fulldisplay?vid=01COLSU&docid=01COLSU_DSPACE10217/52415