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Riesenblässhuhn

Fulica gigantea

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Gruiformes (Kranichvögel)
Family
Rallidae
Genus
Fulica
Species
Fulica gigantea (Riesenblässhuhn)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オニオオバン
Chinese 大瓣蹼雞
Spanish Focha gigante
French Foulque géante
German Riesenblässhuhn
Portuguese carqueja-gigante
Russian Гигантская лысуха

Similar Species in Fulica

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Amerikanisches Blässhuhn
Fulica americana
Least Concern
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Andenblässhuhn
Fulica ardesiaca
Least Concern
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Blässhuhn
Fulica atra
Vulnerable
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Gelbschnabel-Blässhuhn
Fulica armillata
Least Concern
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Hawaiiblässhuhn
Fulica alai
Vulnerable
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Kammblässhuhn
Fulica cristata
Least Concern
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Kariben-Bläßhuhn
Fulica caribaea
Near Threatened
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Mauritius-Blässhuhn
Fulica newtonii
Extinct
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Compare Species

vs Amerikanisches Blässhuhn vs Andenblässhuhn vs Blässhuhn vs Gelbschnabel-Blässhuhn

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Riesenblässhuhn?
The scientific name of Riesenblässhuhn is Fulica gigantea. It belongs to the genus Fulica.
What is the conservation status of Riesenblässhuhn?
Riesenblässhuhn (Fulica gigantea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Riesenblässhuhn live?
Riesenblässhuhn is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Riesenblässhuhn belong to?
Riesenblässhuhn (Fulica gigantea) belongs to the genus Fulica, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.
Is Riesenblässhuhn endangered?
No, Riesenblässhuhn (Fulica gigantea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Riesenblässhuhn belong to?
Riesenblässhuhn (Fulica gigantea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Riesenblässhuhn?
The closest relatives of Riesenblässhuhn in the genus Fulica include Amerikanisches Blässhuhn, Andenblässhuhn, Blässhuhn, Gelbschnabel-Blässhuhn, Hawaiiblässhuhn.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Fulica — 12 Species

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Amerikanisches Blässhuhn
Fulica americana
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Andenblässhuhn
Fulica ardesiaca
LC 🐾
Blässhuhn
Fulica atra
VU 🐾
Gelbschnabel-Blässhuhn
Fulica armillata
LC 🐾
Hawaiiblässhuhn
Fulica alai
VU 🐾
Kammblässhuhn
Fulica cristata
LC 🐾
Kariben-Bläßhuhn
Fulica caribaea
NT 🐾
Mauritius-Blässhuhn
Fulica newtonii
EX
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Riesenblässhuhn
Fulica gigantea
LC
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Rotstirn-Blässhuhn
Fulica rufifrons
LC 🐾
Rüsselblässhuhn
Fulica cornuta
NT 🐾
Weißflügel-Blässhuhn
Fulica leucoptera
LC
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