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Giant Coot

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 (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Gruiformes (Gruiformes)
Family
Rallidae
Genus
Fulica
Species
Fulica gigantea (Giant Coot)

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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นกคู้ต
Fulica atra
Vulnerable
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Hawaiian Coot
Fulica alai
Vulnerable
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Horned Coot
Fulica cornuta
Near Threatened
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Red-fronted Coot
Fulica rufifrons
Least Concern
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Red-gartered Coot
Fulica armillata
Least Concern
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Red-knobbed Coot
Fulica cristata
Least Concern
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Slate-colored Coot
Fulica ardesiaca
Least Concern
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White-winged Coot
Fulica leucoptera
Least Concern
View all species in Fulica →

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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Giant Coot?
The scientific name of Giant Coot is Fulica gigantea. It belongs to the genus Fulica.
What is the conservation status of Giant Coot?
Giant Coot (Fulica gigantea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Giant Coot live?
Giant Coot is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Giant Coot belong to?
Giant Coot (Fulica gigantea) belongs to the genus Fulica, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.
Is Giant Coot endangered?
No, Giant Coot (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 Giant Coot belong to?
Giant Coot (Fulica gigantea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Giant Coot?
The closest relatives of Giant Coot in the genus Fulica include นกคู้ต, Hawaiian Coot, Horned Coot, Red-fronted Coot, Red-gartered Coot.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Fulica — 12 Species

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นกคู้ต
Fulica atra
VU
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Giant Coot
Fulica gigantea
LC
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Hawaiian Coot
Fulica alai
VU 🐾
Horned Coot
Fulica cornuta
NT 🐾
Red-fronted Coot
Fulica rufifrons
LC 🐾
Red-gartered Coot
Fulica armillata
LC 🐾
Red-knobbed Coot
Fulica cristata
LC 🐾
Slate-colored Coot
Fulica ardesiaca
LC 🐾
White-winged Coot
Fulica leucoptera
LC 🐾
Mascarene Coot
Fulica newtonii
EX 🐾
American Coot
Fulica americana
LC 🐾
Caribbean Coot
Fulica caribaea
NT
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