White-winged Coot
Fulica leucoptera
The White-winged Coot (Fulica leucoptera) is a uncommon rails, gallinules, and coot found in 8 countries, weighing about 656 g. The white-winged coot is a species of bird in the subfamily Rallinae of the family Rallidae.
About the White-winged Coot
The white-winged coot is a species of bird in the subfamily Rallinae of the family Rallidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, and the Falkland Islands.
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How to identify it
The white-winged coot is 35 to 43 cm (14 to 17 in) long and weighs about 400 to 600 g (14 to 21 oz). The sexes are alike. Adults have a yellow to greenish yellow bill and a small yellow to orange-yellow frontal shield, though these colors may further vary. Their legs and feet are pale sea green to yellow-green and have blackish toes and joints. Their plumage is slaty gray that is blacker on the head and neck. They have white undertail coverts, and wide white tips on the secondaries provide the English name. Voice: The white-winged coot is very vocal, making a "variety of loud, hollow cackling calls and clucking notes" some of which sound like human laughter. Aggressive males make a "huc" call.
Where it lives
When to see it
The White-winged Coot can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a White-winged Coot?
- The white-winged coot is 35 to 43 cm (14 to 17 in) long and weighs about 400 to 600 g (14 to 21 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a White-winged Coot?
- The White-winged Coot is a large sized bird weighing about 656 g.
- Where can you see a White-winged Coot?
- The White-winged Coot occurs in 8 countries, including Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil and Paraguay.
- What birds look similar to a White-winged Coot?
- The White-winged Coot is most easily confused with the Red-fronted Coot, the Andean Coot and the Red-gartered Coot.
- Is the White-winged Coot endangered?
- The White-winged Coot is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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