Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:bird
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:American_Coot
gptkb:Fulica_americana |
| gptkbp:adult_plumage |
achieved after first molt
|
| gptkbp:behavior |
often seen in groups
social bird |
| gptkbp:breeding_season |
spring to summer
|
| gptkbp:clutch_size |
3 to 12 eggs
|
| gptkbp:color |
greenish-yellow
white with a dark tip dark gray to black plumage |
| gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:American_Coot
|
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
habitat protection
|
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
featured in folklore
|
| gptkbp:diet |
omnivore
|
| gptkbp:egg_color |
white to pale blue
3.0-4.0 cm |
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
affected by climate change.
|
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Rallidae
|
| gptkbp:first_flight |
strong and direct
|
| gptkbp:fledging_period |
about 50 days
leave nest after 2-3 weeks |
| gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
diving and dabbling
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
wetlands
Canada to Mexico marshes and ponds |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Fulica americana americana
|
| gptkbp:impact |
habitat loss
|
| gptkbp:launch_date |
21-25 days
|
| gptkbp:length |
30-38 cm
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
up to 10 years in the wild
|
| gptkbp:mating_system |
displays and calls
|
| gptkbp:migration |
some populations are migratory
late fall and early spring short-distance migratory important for understanding migratory patterns |
| gptkbp:nesting |
April to July
aggressive towards intruders aquatic vegetation floating nest near water's edge |
| gptkbp:order |
gptkb:Gruiformes
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| gptkbp:predators |
birds of prey
foxes and raccoons |
| gptkbp:range |
gptkb:North_America
|
| gptkbp:related_species |
gptkb:Rallus_limicola
gptkb:Fulica_atra |
| gptkbp:research |
widely studied in avian ecology
|
| gptkbp:social_structure |
flocks
|
| gptkbp:subspecies |
gptkb:Fulica_americana
|
| gptkbp:territorial_behavior |
defends nesting area
|
| gptkbp:vocalization |
cooing sounds
|
| gptkbp:weight |
0.7-1.2 kg
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
popular among birdwatchers
|
| gptkbp:wingspan |
60-70 cm
|
| gptkbp:wintering_range |
southern United States to Central America
|