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Foulque d'Amérique

Fulica americana

Least Concern

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American Coot (Fulica americana) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Gruiformes (Gruiformes)

Species

Fulica americana (Foulque d'Amérique)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アメリカオオバン

Chinese 美洲瓣蹼雞

Spanish Gallareta americana

French Foulque d'Amérique

German Amerikanisches Blässhuhn

Portuguese galeirão-americano

Russian Американская лысуха

Similar Species in Fulica

Foulque à front rouge

Fulica rufifrons

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Foulque d'Amérique?

The scientific name of Foulque d'Amérique is Fulica americana. It belongs to the genus Fulica.

What is the conservation status of Foulque d'Amérique?

Foulque d'Amérique (Fulica americana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Foulque d'Amérique live?

Foulque d'Amérique is found in Widely distributed across Europe (Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Sweden, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Foulque d'Amérique belong to?

Foulque d'Amérique (Fulica americana) belongs to the genus Fulica, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.

Is Foulque d'Amérique endangered?

No, Foulque d'Amérique (Fulica americana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Foulque d'Amérique belong to?

Foulque d'Amérique (Fulica americana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Foulque d'Amérique?

The closest relatives of Foulque d'Amérique in the genus Fulica include Foulque à crête, Foulque à front rouge, Foulque à jarretières, Foulque ardoisée, Foulque cornue.