White-winged Coot

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Fulica leucoptera

White-winged Coot, a reference photo
Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The white-winged coot (Fulica leucoptera) is a species of bird in the subfamily Rallinae of the family Rallidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, and the Falkland Islands.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of White-winged Coot being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Gruiformes
Family
Rallidae
Genus
Fulica
Species
Fulica leucoptera

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