About the Red-knobbed Coot
The red-knobbed coot or crested coot is a member of the rail and crake bird family, the Rallidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Fulica cristata |
| Species Codes | rekcoo1, RKCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-knobbed Coot belong to?
The Red-knobbed Coot (Fulica cristata) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Red-knobbed Coot?
The red-knobbed coot or crested coot is a member of the rail and crake bird family, the Rallidae....
Where can I report a Red-knobbed Coot sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-knobbed Coot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rekcoo1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Rails, Gallinules, and Coots 156 species
More Birds in Order Gruiformes
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Quick Stats
Gruiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
7,533
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