Red-fronted Coot (Fulica rufifrons)
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Red-fronted Coot

Fulica rufifrons Philippi & Landbeck, 1861

38–43 cmLength644 gWeight

The red-fronted coot (Fulica rufifrons) is a species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots.

Busiest months: July and October–November · Most records: Chile, Argentina, Uruguay

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: July and October–November · Most records: Chile, Argentina, Uruguay

Red-fronted Coot has been recorded at 126 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 7 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Reserva Ecológica Costanera SurArgentina7,320 records
  2. SN Laguna BatucoChile2,631 records
  3. Estero MantaguaChile2,197 records
More places
  1. Brisa del SolChile758 records
  2. Tranque La CadelladaChile739 records
  3. Reserva Natural Municipal Laguna NimezArgentina734 records
  4. Estero El Culebrón – DesembocaduraChile711 records
  5. San Martín de los Andes – Reserva Natural Urbana CotesmaArgentina692 records
  6. Río Elqui – DesembocaduraChile690 records
  7. Reserva Ambiental Aguada de los PájarosArgentina637 records

Countries and regions with the most records

ChileArgentinaUruguayBrazilBoliviaParaguayFalkland Islands

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 red-fronted coot (Fulica rufifrons) is a species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay.

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Questions

How big is the Red-fronted Coot?

The Red-fronted Coot is about 38–43 cm long and weighs around 644 g.

Where does the Red-fronted Coot live?

Its breeding range: South America: Southern Cone. It is most often recorded in Chile, Argentina and Uruguay.

When is the best time to see the Red-fronted Coot?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July, October and November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Red-fronted Coot endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Red-fronted Coot as Least Concern.

What does the Red-fronted Coot eat?

Main food: Aquatic plants.

What family is the Red-fronted Coot in?

It belongs to the family Rails, Crakes & Coots (Rallidae), order Gruiformes.

At a glance

Length
38–43 cm
Weight
644 g
Habitat
Wetland
Diet
Aquatic plants
Lifestyle
On the water surface
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
169 mm
Tail
58 mm
Bill
38 mm
Tarsus
57 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: Southern Cone

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Rails, Crakes & Coots Rallidae
Genus
Fulica

Other birds in the genus Fulica

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Red-fronted Coot

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