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Giant Coot

Fulica gigantea · Rallidae · Gruiformes

Best monthsOct–Decmost records
Records4,129in 1 country
Most seen inChile4,129 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
Giant Coot
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About

Giant Coot in brief

The giant coot (Fulica gigantea) is a bird of the Rallidae family — species of bird.

In Chile it has 4,129 published records. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in October, November and December and fall to their lowest in June and July.

Its global conservation status is least concern on the IUCN Red List.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Chile4,129 records · best Nov, Oct
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

Relatives

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