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Andean Coot
Fulica ardesiaca Tschudi, 1843
40–43 cmLength988 gWeight
The Andean coot (Fulica ardesiaca), also known as the slate-colored coot, is a species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots.
Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Peru, Ecuador, Chile
Where and when it's recorded
Andean Coot has been recorded at 57 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Humedal Lucre-HuacarpayPeru2,467 records
- Refugio de Vida Silvestre Los Pantanos de Villa – Laguna Costera y Playa MarvillaPeru2,243 records
- PN Antisana – Micacocha, control y alrededoresEcuador1,439 records
More places
- Refugio de Vida Silvestre Los Pantanos de VillaPeru1,296 records
- PN El Cajas – Laguna Llaviucu, entrada y alrededoresEcuador876 records
- Lago PiurayPeru870 records
- Refugio de Vida Silvestre Los Pantanos de Villa – Laguna GénesisPeru863 records
- AntisanaEcuador773 records
- Refugio de Vida Silvestre Los Pantanos de Villa – Laguna PrincipalPeru660 records
- PN Antisana – pradera de los ibis y alrededoresEcuador515 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Andean coot (Fulica ardesiaca), also known as the slate-colored coot, is a species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
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Questions
How big is the Andean Coot?
The Andean Coot is about 40–43 cm long and weighs around 988 g.
Where does the Andean Coot live?
Its breeding range: South America: Colombia to northwestern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Peru, Ecuador and Chile.
When is the best time to see the Andean Coot?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October and November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Andean Coot endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Andean Coot as Least Concern.
What does the Andean Coot eat?
Main food: Aquatic plants.
What family is the Andean Coot in?
It belongs to the family Rails, Crakes & Coots (Rallidae), order Gruiformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 40–43 cm
- Weight
- 988 g
- Habitat
- Wetland
- Diet
- Aquatic plants
- Lifestyle
- On the water surface
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 218 mm
- Tail
- 59 mm
- Bill
- 42 mm
- Tarsus
- 72 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: Colombia to northwestern Argentina
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Gruiformes
- Family
- Rails, Crakes & Coots Rallidae
- Genus
- Fulica
Other birds in the genus Fulica
Red-fronted CootFulica rufifrons
Horned CootFulica cornuta
Giant CootFulica gigantea
Red-gartered CootFulica armillata
Eurasian CootFulica atra
Red-knobbed CootFulica cristata
Hawaiian CootFulica alai
American CootFulica americana
White-winged CootFulica leucoptera
Grey-throated RailCanirallus oculeus
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