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Eurasian Coot

Fulica atra

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Primary Traits

FamilyRallidae
OrderGruiformes
RealmEAIFZ
HabitatWetland
DietOmnivore
FlightFlies
Average mass

722.8 g

Elevation

0 m - 3,500 m

Data points

49

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Identity and Taxonomy

Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.

Scientific name

Fulica atra

English name

Eurasian Coot

Order

Gruiformes

Family

Rallidae

Genus

Fulica

Species

atra

Data source

HBW3, BOTW

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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

EAIFZ

Latitudinal zone

Tropical-Temperate

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Measurements

Mass and elevation values from the stored record.

Minimum female mass

476 g

Maximum female mass

1,150 g

Minimum male mass

481 g

Maximum male mass

1,200 g

Minimum unsexed mass

305 g

Maximum unsexed mass

725 g

Average mass

722.8 g

Minimum elevation

No data

Typical lower elevation

0 m

Typical upper elevation

3,500 m

Maximum elevation

No data

Elevation range

3,500 m

Typical elevation

1,750 m

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Ecology

Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.

Primary habitat

Wetland

Habitat breadth

3

Primary diet

Omnivore

Diet breadth

4

Diet specialization index

0.92

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Behavior and Reproduction

Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.

Social behavior

No data

Mating system

Monogamous

Cooperative breeding

No data

Nest type

Cup/Bowl

Nest substrate

Stump, Water, Tree

Minimum broods per year

1

Maximum broods per year

2

Minimum clutch size

6

Maximum clutch size

10

Incubating sex

Both

Minimum incubation period

21 d

Maximum incubation period

26 d

Minimum fledging period

55 d

Maximum fledging period

60 d

Nest parasitism

No data

Average clutch size

8

Average fledging period

57.5 d

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Mobility and Flight

Flight ability and movement pattern.

Flight status

Flies

Mobility patterns

Migratory, Irregular/Nomadic