About the White-winged Coot
The white-winged coot is a species of bird in the subfamily Rallinae of the family Rallidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, and the Falkland Islands.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Fulica leucoptera |
| Species Codes | whwcoo1, WWCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-winged Coot belong to?
The White-winged Coot (Fulica leucoptera) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the White-winged Coot?
The white-winged coot is a species of bird in the subfamily Rallinae of the family Rallidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, and the Falkland Islands....
Where can I report a White-winged Coot sighting?
You can log sightings of White-winged Coot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whwcoo1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Rails, Gallinules, and Coots 156 species
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Quick Stats
Gruiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
4,376
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