Hawaiian Coot - Fulica alai

Length 1.2-1.3 ft (36.0-41.0 cm)
Weight 1.6 lb (717 g)
Clutch Size 1-10
Chicks at birth Semi-precocial
IUCN Conservation Status Vulnerable
Continents:Islands
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The Hawaiian Coot or 'alae ke 'oke 'o is endemic to Hawaii. It is very similar to the American Coot. It lives in freshwater lakes, marshes and coastal saline lagoons. It is considered an endangered species by both the U.S. Government and the state of Hawaii.

Adult
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12/12/2015 - Marriott Hotel and Golf Course, Kauai, HI
12/12/2015 - Marriott Hotel and Golf Course, Kauai, HI
Picture/image of Hawaiian Coot
12/12/2015 - Marriott Hotel and Golf Course, Kauai, HI
12/12/2015 - Marriott Hotel and Golf Course, Kauai, HI
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12/13/2015 - Princeville neighborhod, Kauai, HI
12/13/2015 - Princeville neighborhod, Kauai, HI
Picture/image of Hawaiian Coot
01/21/2008 - Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, Oahu, HI
01/21/2008 - Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, Oahu, HI
Picture/image of Hawaiian Coot
01/21/2008 - Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, Oahu, HI
01/21/2008 - Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, Oahu, HI
Picture/image of Hawaiian Coot
01/21/2008 - Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, Oahu, HI
01/21/2008 - Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, Oahu, HI

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