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Common Name

Slate Colored Coot

Alternate Names

Andean Coot

Common Type

Coot

Order

Gruiformes

Family

Rallidae

Genus

Fulica

Species

ardesiaca

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Location Photographed

Argentina

Number of Sub-Species

0

Migratory or Resident

Resident

Preferred Habitat

Swamps and freshwater lakes

Distribution and Range

Andes of Ecuador to nw Argentina and n Chile

Food

Forages or dives for aquatic vegetation plus insects, mollusks, fish and other aquatic animals.

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Field Notes:

The bill and shield color are variable. The most common combination is a chestnut shield and yellow bill with a black spot on it. Other combinations are yellow shield / white bill and white shield / white bill.

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