🌿Native Nature

Hawaiian Coot

Fulica alai

Taxonomy

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

About

The Hawaiian coot (Fulica alai), also known as the ʻalae kea in Hawaiian, is a bird in the rail family, Rallidae, that is endemic to Hawaiʻi. In Hawaiian, ʻalae is a noun and means mud hen. Kea or its synonym keo is an adjective for white. It is similar to the American coot at 33–40.6 cm (13–16 in) in length and weighing around 700 g (1 lb 9 oz). It has black plumage and a prominent white frontal shield. Its natural

Frequently Asked Questions

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