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Blässhuhn

Fulica atra

Vulnerable

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Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Gruiformes (Kranichvögel)

Species

Fulica atra (Blässhuhn)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオバン

Chinese 白冠雞〔白冠瓣蹼雞，白骨頂〕

Spanish Focha común

French foulque macroule

German Blässhuhn

Portuguese galeirão

Russian Лысуха

Arabic الغر, الغراء, دجاجة ماء

Thai นกคู้ต

Similar Species in Fulica

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Amerikanisches Blässhuhn

Gelbschnabel-Blässhuhn

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blässhuhn?

The scientific name of Blässhuhn is Fulica atra. It belongs to the genus Fulica.

What is the conservation status of Blässhuhn?

Blässhuhn (Fulica atra) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blässhuhn live?

Blässhuhn is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden.

What family does Blässhuhn belong to?

Blässhuhn (Fulica atra) belongs to the genus Fulica, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.

Is Blässhuhn endangered?

Yes, Blässhuhn (Fulica atra) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Blässhuhn belong to?

Blässhuhn (Fulica atra) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Blässhuhn?

The closest relatives of Blässhuhn in the genus Fulica include Amerikanisches Blässhuhn, Andenblässhuhn, Gelbschnabel-Blässhuhn, Hawaiiblässhuhn, Kammblässhuhn.