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Eurasian Coot

Fulica atra

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Gruiformes ›Family: Rallidae ›Genus: Fulica

About

The Eurasian coot (Fulica atra), also known as coot, is a member of the rail and crake bird family, the Rallidae. The scientific name is from Latin; Fulica is "coot", and atra is "black". It is found in Europe, Asia, Australia and parts of Africa. The Australian subspecies is known as the Australian coot.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eurasian Coot?
The scientific name of Eurasian Coot is Fulica atra.
What kingdom does Eurasian Coot belong to?
Eurasian Coot belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Eurasian Coot belong to?
Eurasian Coot belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Eurasian Coot belong to?
Eurasian Coot belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Eurasian Coot belong to?
Eurasian Coot belongs to the order Gruiformes.
What family does Eurasian Coot belong to?
Eurasian Coot belongs to the family Rallidae.
What genus does Eurasian Coot belong to?
Eurasian Coot belongs to the genus Fulica.