Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Rails, Gallinules and Coots :: Slate-colored Coot

Slate-colored Coot Fulica ardesiaca

Described by: Tschudi (1843)
Alternate common name(s): Andean Coot, Slate-coloured Coot
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors

Photographs

Lauca National Park, Region I, Chile - Feb, 2007 © Arthur Grosset  Lauca National Park, Region I, Chile - Feb, 2007 © Arthur Grosset  Lima, Peru - 2004 © Chris Snyers  Lima, Peru - 2004 © Chris Snyers  Lima, Peru - Aug, 2008 © Jean-Michel Fenerole 
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Range

Nw. s. to c. w. South America;
(1) Sw. Colombia (Narino, w. Putumayo), Ecuador and nw. Peru.
(2) C. Peru, c. and w. Bolivia (La Paz, Cochabamba, Oruro, Potosi) to n. Chile (Tarapaca, Antofagasta) and nw. Argentina (Jujuy, Salta and n. Catamarca).

Videos

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Sounds

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References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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