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Species record

Red-gartered Coot

Fulica armillata

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Primary Traits

FamilyRallidae
OrderGruiformes
RealmNeotropical
HabitatWetland
DietPlant
FlightFlies
Average mass

1,060 g

Elevation

0 m - 2,100 m

Data points

48

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Identity and Taxonomy

Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.

Scientific name

Fulica armillata

English name

Red-gartered Coot

Order

Gruiformes

Family

Rallidae

Genus

Fulica

Species

armillata

Data source

HBW3, BOTW, D07

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Conservation and Range

Threat status and geographic distribution signals.

Conservation status

Least Concern

Range restricted

No

Island endemic

No

Biogeographic realm

Neotropical

Latitudinal zone

Tropical-Temperate

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Measurements

Mass and elevation values from the stored record.

Minimum female mass

No data

Maximum female mass

No data

Minimum male mass

No data

Maximum male mass

No data

Minimum unsexed mass

860 g

Maximum unsexed mass

1,260 g

Average mass

1,060 g

Minimum elevation

No data

Typical lower elevation

0 m

Typical upper elevation

2,100 m

Maximum elevation

No data

Elevation range

2,100 m

Typical elevation

1,050 m

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Ecology

Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.

Primary habitat

Wetland

Habitat breadth

3

Primary diet

Plant

Diet breadth

1

Diet specialization index

1.52

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Behavior and Reproduction

Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.

Social behavior

Pairs and family groups, Singly and pairs

Mating system

Monogamous

Cooperative breeding

No data

Nest type

Platform

Nest substrate

Grass

Minimum broods per year

No data

Maximum broods per year

No data

Minimum clutch size

2

Maximum clutch size

8

Incubating sex

No data

Minimum incubation period

No data

Maximum incubation period

No data

Minimum fledging period

No data

Maximum fledging period

No data

Nest parasitism

Victim of Parasitism

Average clutch size

5

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Mobility and Flight

Flight ability and movement pattern.

Flight status

Flies

Mobility patterns

Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary