Hawaiian Coot (Fulica alai)

Family
Rallidae (Rails, Gallinules, Coots)

Size
39 cm

First Described (Guide)
Peale, 1848

Habitat
Any body of water, including estuaries, marshes and golf course wetlands.

Range (Guide)

USA (B) (NB).

Hawaiian Is.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is 2,000 - 4,000 (2010) and fluctuating.

Status VU
Habitat destruction through drainage of wetlands for cultivation and development, and predation by introduced mammals are the main threats.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
Chicken-like 'keck-keck' and 'keek' notes. Usually silent.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (14)...)

Hawaiian Coot (Fulica alai) [XC207453]
by Ross Gallardy from Kailua, Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States (call)

Hawaiian Coot (Fulica alai) [XC234976]
by Dan Lane from Kahuku, Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States (call)

Subspecies
Forms superspecies with American Coot (Fulica americana), Caribbean Coot (Fulica caribaea), Andean Coot (Fulica ardesiaca), Red-knobbed Coot (Fulica cristata), Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra) and White-winged Coot (Fulica leucoptera).

Sometimes regarded as a subspecies of American Coot (Fulica americana).

No subspecies.

Similar Species
American Coot (Fulica americana), a rare visitor, has smaller and dark maroon frontal shield making profile distinctly notched in front.

References
See References.

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