About the Slate-colored Coot
The Andean coot, also known as the slate-colored coot, is a species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Fulica ardesiaca |
| Species Codes | slccoo1, SCCO, ANCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Slate-colored Coot belong to?
The Slate-colored Coot (Fulica ardesiaca) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Slate-colored Coot?
The Andean coot, also known as the slate-colored coot, is a species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru....
Where can I report a Slate-colored Coot sighting?
You can log sightings of Slate-colored Coot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code slccoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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