About the Horned Coot
The horned coot is a species of bird found in the Andes of South America. It was described by Bonaparte in 1853 based on a specimen collected in Bolivia. For a long time it was known only from the type specimen.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Fulica cornuta |
| Species Codes | horcoo1, HOCO |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Horned Coot belong to?
The Horned Coot (Fulica cornuta) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Horned Coot?
The Horned Coot is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Horned Coot?
The horned coot is a species of bird found in the Andes of South America. It was described by Bonaparte in 1853 based on a specimen collected in Bolivia. For a long time it was known only from the type specimen....
Where can I report a Horned Coot sighting?
You can log sightings of Horned Coot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code horcoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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